Approach

Kelly’s mission is to dispel the mystery around philanthropy, specifically soliciting funding from individuals, corporations, foundations, and investor groups. Philanthropy takes many forms. Kelly works with clients to ensure they are not only comfortable securing gifts but are strategic in their methodology.

Kelly works with leaders to reimagine their perspectives on philanthropy and provide new frameworks towards fundraising, especially those who are new to philanthropy or are trying to build or strengthen the culture of philanthropy with various stakeholders.

Approach

Kelly partners with clients of all ages to identify barriers to and around fundraising. Her approach is fun, accessible, strategic, and is customized for each client. Activities are a combination of self or group reflection and active such as mock solicitations and practice pitches in a safe and nurturing environment.

Clients Include:

·        Anyone new to fundraising responsibilities

·        College presidents, deans, executive directors

·        Nonprofit leaders, board members and individual teams

·        Museums, health care and hunger relief organizations  

·        Community groups, libraries, schools, and university groups

·        Creatives, artists, chefs, and writers

·        Entrepreneurs seeking funding or venture capital

·        Corporations, professional organizations