About KV Nonprofit Solutions
Where I'm Most Helpful
I work with small to mid-size nonprofits when fundraising expectations are rising, but capacity and structure haven’t fully caught up. This work is often a good fit when an organization:
- Feels pressure from boards to grow fundraising results
- Knows its current approach isn’t quite working anymore
- Needs senior-level fundraising leadership or guidance, without adding another full-time role
Working Together
I partner with organizations in two primary ways:
Consulting Engagements
Strategic fundraising support focused on clarity, systems, and decision-making. This can include fundraising assessments, planning, board engagement, and advising executive leadership during key transitions.
Fractional Fundraising Leadership
Part-time, embedded fundraising leadership when an organization needs experienced guidance and stability but isn’t ready to hire full-time. This often includes strategic implementation oversight, coaching staff, partnering with leadership, and strengthening fundraising infrastructure over a defined period.
In practice, this means:
- Helping leaders slow down and prioritize before adding complexity
- Bringing an external perspective without operating at arm’s length
- Focusing on judgment and alignment, not just activity
- Supporting sustainable decisions about fundraising capacity and structure
Areas of Focus
My work commonly includes:
- Fundraising and development assessments
- Development planning and goal setting
- Executive director and development staff coaching
- Board fundraising strategy and engagement
- Campaign planning and readiness
- Fundraising systems, structure, and capacity review
Engagements vary in scope and structure depending on organizational needs.
This is not an exhaustive list; engagements are shaped around each organization’s context and needs.
Leadership
Katharine Vergel is the Founder and Principal of KV Nonprofit Solutions, bringing more than 20 years of experience leading fundraising efforts across nonprofit organizations of varying sizes.
Prior to consulting, she held senior development roles, including leading fundraising at the U.S. Barça Foundation, the philanthropic arm of FC Barcelona.
Today, Kathy serves as a trusted advisor and fractional leader to nonprofits navigating fundraising growth and transition.
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