Katie Bartelt, KB Consulting LLC

Most nonprofits have a story. Few have the infrastructure to tell it consistently, or the systems to know whether it is working. That gap is where the work happens.

Katie Bartelt spent four years inside nonprofits building fundraising systems from the ground up before launching KB Consulting in 2026. As Development and Communications Director at Nourish Farms, she grew gala revenue 41%, reactivated 50 lapsed donors generating $92K in a single year, and built donor stewardship infrastructure, CRM workflows, and a segmented direct mail program that delivered 17% ROI, more than double the industry average. That track record was built in organizations that started with none of those systems in place. Her work spans food systems, youth development, and environmental advocacy organizations in the Midwest.

The work here is analytical and practical. We assess what exists, identify what is missing, and produce deliverables your organization can use. We work as an outside advisor, not as internal staff. That distinction matters: you get honest analysis, a clear scope, and work that is built around your long-term capacity rather than our continued presence.

Strong development programs do not happen by accident. They require infrastructure, strategy, and consistent stewardship. KB Consulting helps nonprofits build those foundations, starting where your organization actually is.

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