Supporting non-profit leaders in implementation of their vision to raise more money and do more good.
Hi, I’m Michele
As a nonprofit leader, you’re juggling programs, people, fundraising, and operations—often with little time to step back and think strategically.
I can help lighten that load.
Through coaching, grant writing, and training, I support leaders like you in clarifying your message, securing funding, and building stronger systems—so you can focus on leading with purpose and impact.
Because your mission matters—and you shouldn’t have to do it alone.
Let’s connect – schedule a free 30 minute Discovery Session today!
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Co-pilot Coaching & Consulting for Non-Profit Leaders
Non-profit leadership is complex—demanding strategic thinking, resilience, and reliable support. This engagement is designed for leaders seeking an experienced thought partner to help navigate growth, change, and day-to-day challenges. With her extensive non-profit experience, Michele offers a trusted sounding board and personalized guidance to support your most important decisions. The work you do matters—and so do you.
Core Content Creation for Grant Readiness
In conversations with you and your team members, Michele will dig into the resources and details needed for her to translate your ideas into grant-ready Core Content. This document will add capacity to your organization beyond grants and be used as a source document to guide marketing, conversations with funders, and getting your team on the same page!
Grant Training to Build Fundraising Capacity
Do you have a small but mighty team who is ready level up your fundraising through grants? Michele can work with your team to build their skill sets through grant training. Topics include grant research and readiness, grant budgeting, grant writing, and grant management and reporting. Build your team’s grant fundraising skills and build your organizational capacity!
More about Michele
Michele Kittell Connolly is a seasoned non-profit leader, grant strategist, and certified grant professional dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations thrive. With over a decade of experience as an Executive Director and more than $3 million raised through successful grant initiatives, Michele brings a unique blend of visionary leadership, hands-on expertise, and a deep understanding of the nonprofit sector to her work.
Michele partners with non-profit leaders to bring clarity to their vision, build sustainable operations, and secure the funding they need to grow their impact. Whether she’s coaching nonprofit leaders, crafting compelling grant proposals, or delivering practical training for small nonprofit staff, Michele is known for translating complex ideas into actionable strategies.
Prior to launching her consulting practice, Michele served as Executive Director of the Wildlife Leadership Academy, where she expanded program reach fivefold, built lasting relationships with over 28 funding partners, and spearheaded key diversity and inclusion initiatives. Her work has been recognized with the Walter Lyon Award for outstanding contributions to environmental leadership.
In addition to her consulting work, Michele serves on Pennsylvania’s Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing, the Conservation and the People, Parks and Community Foundation Board of Trustees, and as a mentor for the Grant Professional Association.
Michele holds a master’s degree in Zoology from Clemson University, a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Penn State University, and is Grant Professional Certified.
When she’s not supporting non-profit changemakers, Michele can be found enjoying the outdoors in central Pennsylvania, always inspired by the natural world that first sparked her passion for purpose-driven work.
Michele KC Consulting
115 Nolan Ln.,
Howard, PA 16841
michele@michele-kc.com
864-723-2953
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