The Abbey of the Hills Inn & Retreat Center

About This Project

The Abbey of the Hills Inn & Retreat Center fosters the rediscovery of peace. Newly formed when I met the organization and the staff, I wrote the organization’s first strategic plan and implementation plan. Additionally, I helped them launch their very first fundraising department by coaching the events coordinator to become the Chief Development Officer who has now increased donations to the organization by 100-fold – beyond my wildest expectations.

Testimonials

Jill Adelman, the Chief Development Officer, wrote this kind list in May of 2020 – even during COVID – of how she thinks my work impacted The Abbey of the Hills Inn & Retreat Center:

• “Kathleen was instrumental with the foundational work of getting the “start-up;” development program at the non-profit organization I work at off the ground.
• Kathleen is very encouraging in her role as a consultant to the entire development team.
• She advocates strongly for what she believes is the best for the organization as well as seeing the strengths (and challenges) of each team member.
• She is willing to assist with any questions, projects, or advice; does a great job communicating that to the team.
• She uses creative ways to build a team member’s confidence in the development role (role-playing, practice “asks”, checking in with team members, how to make an “ask”, etc.).
• She stretches me professionally to a sometimes, uncomfortable place that inevitably makes me a stronger and more confident chief development officer.
• She is extremely professional in her presentation and consultation work.”