Our
Services
With a combined 30+ years of experience in capacity building, fundraising, and evaluation, we partner with social good organizations affecting change in communities. Whether you are a public, nonprofit, foundation or a social enterprise leader, will will help elevate your impact. When you work with us, we explore two critical organizational questions, “Are we doing things right?” and “Are we doing the right things?” These are the questions that drive deep thinking about the next best steps.
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Grants and donor interactions provide opportunities for showcasing impact, fostering partnerships between givers and change agents. We excel at crafting compelling narratives about the intersectional work of nonprofits.
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Data is the source of vibrant organizational stories — the anticipated successes, unavoidable failures, and invaluable lessons. We specialize in robust data collection, analysis, and effective framing to enhance institutional learning.
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Balancing ambitious vision and operational feasibility is essential. Through strategic planning, we assist organizations in achieving this harmony, enabling them to make informed decisions that propel sustained growth.
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Grants and donor interactions provide opportunities for showcasing impact, fostering partnerships between givers and change agents. We excel at crafting compelling narratives about the intersectional work of nonprofits.
Client Feedback
Our clients past and present, vary in industry, size, impact and culture, but they all have one thing in common, they want to make a positive difference in their world.
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Kristen Powers - Executive Director | Benevolence Farm
Kat is a brilliant grant writer and nonprofit development strategist. Benevolence Farm was fortunate enough to have Kat's time gifted to us through a donation and, she was so good, we kept her beyond the grant terms! Kat helped expand our capacity and deepen my own skills as a first-time ED. She also helped us draft grant templates to reduce my time spent on redundant writing and has helped me think through tricky framing of our work in applications. Cannot recommend Kat enough! -
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Dr. Matthew Meyer- Former Associate Vice President | N.C. Community College System
Katherine was brought on to help the NC Community College System pursue funding from a private source and she knocked it of the park! Her project management and ability to handle large complex endeavors was priceless. She communicated and responded quickly and with clarity. Our project was causing us anxiety but once she came on board, her skill and confidence eliminated all stress and we won the award. -
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Marcy Green - Vice President of Programs | Impact Alamance
Kat worked with our foundation to provide fund raising capacity building assistance and planning. Kat has a professional and easy going personality. She is passionate about helping nonprofits grow stronger in order to provide better services for our communities. Her expertise in grant writing helped secure funding for this nonprofit for the next two years. I highly recommend her services. -
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Claire Neal - Former Executive | Director Triangle Global Health Consortium
Katherine was instrumental in helping us identify the right funding opportunities and design a foundation outreach strategey. She is thoughtful and proactive with a strong commitment to helping organizations succeed. I am always happy to recommend her to others looking for insightful help with fundraising. -
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Maty Ferrer Hoppmann - Director | Centro para Familias Hispanas
Katherine has a passion to help with fund development, leadership support and organizational development. I have learned so much for her while she coached me to put together my development committee and future fundraising events. -
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John Faison - Executive Director | Council on Immigrant Relations
Kat worked to help us form a strategic plan for our nonprofit when we didn't have one. Through Kat, our knowledge of the role and importance of the board of directors has grown. Her manner is not pushy, and she is easy to talk to about important issues for our nonprofit. Because of this collaboration, our organization is much stronger.
How We Can Work Together
Our work is guided by two signature approaches: the STRIDE Framework™ and the WRITE Framework™. These frameworks bring structure to complex work while still leaving room for listening, learning, and adapting alongside the organizations we partner with. One helps organizations clarify strategy and direction. The other helps communicate that work clearly to funders and supporters. Together, they support organizations in strengthening both how they plan their work and how they invite others to support it.
STRIDE Framework™
The STRIDE Framework™ guides how we facilitate strategic planning. It helps organizations move through a thoughtful process that centers stakeholders, uses meaningful data, and results in a plan that can guide real action.
S – Stakeholder Rooted We begin by listening. The process is grounded in the voices of the people most connected to the work.
T – Transparent We invite input throughout the process and share how feedback shapes the final plan.
R – Responsive We allow space to explore new themes and adjust as important insights emerge.
I – Inclusive We engage a broad range of voices, including those often left out of planning conversations.
D – Data Driven We combine stories and data to understand what is working, what needs adjusting, and where to focus next.
E – Executable The final plan includes clear priorities, timelines, and tools so your team can move from planning to action.
WRITE Framework™
The WRITE Framework™ guides how we support organizations with grant writing and donor communication. It helps ensure proposals clearly explain the need, the strategy, and the difference the work will make.
W – Why You
We clarify why your organization is positioned to address the issue and why your work matters right now.R – Real Need
We describe the challenge facing the community and the context that makes the work necessary.I – Impact Plan
We outline the strategy, activities, and partnerships that will move the work forward.T – Track Results
We define how progress and outcomes will be measured so funders understand the difference the work will make.E – Expenses
We develop a clear and realistic budget that aligns with the proposed activities and supports the work.
Impact Stats
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Million 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 in fundraising and evaluation
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Evaluation frameworks, tools, and impact assessment plans developed