Katie Frye Consulting

About Us

Who We Are

Katie Frye Consulting, LLC is a fundraising consulting and management firm that partners with nonprofit organizations to develop, implement, and strengthen fundraising strategies and initiatives.

Services Provided

Strategic Advising & Planning

· Develop short-term and long-term fundraising strategies and plans

· Provide strategic guidance to nonprofit leadership and boards

· Help organizations establish clear fundraising goals and strategies

Campaign Management

· Conduct feasibility studies to assess campaign readiness and potential

· Plan and manage capital, endowment, and major gift campaigns

· Support campaign leadership, volunteer engagement, and execution

Donor Strategy & Research

· Identify and evaluate prospective donors

· Develop strategies for donor cultivation and engagement

· Use research and best practices to guide fundraising opportunities and priorities

Leadership Development & Coaching

· Strengthen fundraising skills among nonprofit staff and leadership

· Coach organizational leaders and volunteers on effective fundraising practices

· Build internal capacity for sustainable fundraising

· Staff evaluation and hiring coaching and support

Interim, Fractional Development Management

· Support organizations through periods of transition or growth

· Help organizations strengthen fundraising systems, staffing, and strategy

· Provide temporary development, leadership and management support

From Fundraising Activity to a Philanthropic Environment

Fundraising supports the mission. Philanthropy sustains it. That distinction shapes this engagement. The work is not simply about raising more funds; it is about creating the strategy, relationships, messaging, and organizational mindset that make sustained philanthropic support possible.

Highest and Best Use of Time

Built into the strategic conversation is a discussion on how you are using your time as an organization. A major event can consume staff and volunteer capacity for months. Ten thoughtful one-to-one donor conversations may create more meaningful long-term value. The strategy will therefore prioritize activities based on their potential to build relationships, strengthen the mission, and create sustainable revenue.

About the Founder

President and Founder, Katie Frye, brings more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector; with experience in fundraising, marketing and communications, government relations, event management and execution, strategic planning, and board management and engagement.

Katie’s experience spans healthcare, higher education and K–12 education, social services and housing, social determinants of health, ministry support, and arts and culture. Her work includes an $18 million capital campaign supporting a new hospital and YMCA, grassroots scholarship initiatives, development of a barrier-free and accessible playground, and launching a new foundation as executive director. Having both managed teams and contributed as part of collaborative teams, Katie brings a combination of strategic leadership and hands-on experience.

Her consulting philosophy is grounded in the belief that strategy is essential to successful organizational development. This means looking beyond immediate fundraising activities to clarify the broader philanthropic vision, align resources with organizational priorities, and identify the highest and best use of time to advance meaningful, sustainable results.