ABOUT US

IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS

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Raised through grants and donor giving strategies

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Fundraising messages connecting nonprofits with supporters

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Social impact leaders trained

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Evaluation frameworks, logic models, and impact assessment plans developed

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

MEET THE CREW

Katherine Ngaruiya, PhD

Katherine Ngaruiya, PhD

Founder and Consultant

Kat is a first-generation American who grew up bi-culturally in Kenya and the United States. Over a 15+ year career, she has raised funds for incredible causes, evaluated community programs, and contributed to strategic planning. Kat is passionate about expanding opportunities for vulnerable populations and advocates for equity in education, immigration, healthcare, and the justice system.

Alison Ieno

Alison Ieno

Project Manager

Alison is a skilled content creator and program leader with a background in prospect research. She excels in crafting impactful messaging and managing complex projects across diverse teams. As a budding community advocate, Alison is passionate about advancing mental health initiatives in the nonprofit sector.

Emily Nwakpuda, PhD

Emily Nwakpuda, PhD

Consultant

Emily is an interdisciplinary researcher whose research pipeline focuses on nonprofits, community development, the unsheltered, and policy innovations. Emily is actively conducting community-based research in collaboration with local nonprofits, supporting positive outcomes for communities in need of transformational change.

THINGS WE THINK ABOUT

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Stories.

Because people give to people, not proposals.

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Strategies.

Because good intentions deserve thoughtful plans.

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Stats.

Because evidence builds confidence and accountability.

Better Work Begins with Better Conversations

At Kakati, we believe nonprofits, funders, and community partners all want the same thing. But too often, good work and good intentions get lost in translation.

Social impact leaders know their communities deeply but struggle to communicate their impact and the needs they are working to address in ways that resonate with supporters. Funders are making thoughtful decisions with limited information, sorting through proposals, reports, and data while trying to identify where their investment can make the greatest difference.

We like to think of ourselves as bridge builders because great work deserves to be seen, understood, and invested in.