PARTNERS IN DEVELOPMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
TAKING YOUR ORGANIZATION TO NEW HEIGHTS
About Pinnacle Philanthropic Solutions
Who We Are
Our Expertise
Our Expertise
Pinnacle Philanthropic Solutions was formed in 2023
by Kathryn J. Cousins as a full-service consulting firm focused on helping clients implement integrated development and communications programs based on best-practices, and ensuring organizational leaders have the tools required to help their organization thrive. We partner with organiza
Pinnacle Philanthropic Solutions was formed in 2023
by Kathryn J. Cousins as a full-service consulting firm focused on helping clients implement integrated development and communications programs based on best-practices, and ensuring organizational leaders have the tools required to help their organization thrive. We partner with organizations to guide them to achieve their highest level of success in support of the individuals and communities they serve.
pin·na·cle
the most successful point; the culmination
The company's name represents the culmination of over 30 years spent serving not-for-profit organizations and institutions of higher learning. A certified fundraising executive (CFRE) with a Master of Public Administration and expertise in leadership and change management, Kathryn has raised or stewarded nearly $300 million in the United States and Canada.
Additionally, in reverence to her birthplace, the indominable spirit of Newfoundlanders, and her belief that we should never forget from whence we came, the name and logo pay homage to "The Pinnacle", a well-known rock formation located in Harry’s Harbour, Green Bay, Newfoundland, Canada...
a magical and inspirational place forever
etched on Kathryn’s heart and mind.
Our Expertise
Our Expertise
Our Expertise
At Pinnacle Philanthropic Solutions, we have over 30 years of experience in the non-profit and higher education sectors.
We specialize in providing outstanding service in areas such as philanthropy, fundraising, marketing, special events, organizational strategy, development strategy, change management, and leadership.
Each of our associa
At Pinnacle Philanthropic Solutions, we have over 30 years of experience in the non-profit and higher education sectors.
We specialize in providing outstanding service in areas such as philanthropy, fundraising, marketing, special events, organizational strategy, development strategy, change management, and leadership.
Each of our associates have worked with large, national institutions and small "mom and pop" shops and have a broad understanding of what differences of scale come into play for each.
We know how to help you maximize current resources and structure your teams for the greatest impact.
Expert facilitators, we will work to align your board, members of senior management, and your front-line team with the same organizational goals; and ensure they have appropriate tactical plans to get there within their defined roles.
Our Approach
Our Expertise
Our Approach
We'll get to the top, together!
At Pinnacle Philanthropic Solutions, we take a collaborative approach to consulting. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and goals and develop solutions that are tailored to their unique challenges.
Our approach is transparent, results-driven, and designed to help the organizations we
We'll get to the top, together!
At Pinnacle Philanthropic Solutions, we take a collaborative approach to consulting. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and goals and develop solutions that are tailored to their unique challenges.
Our approach is transparent, results-driven, and designed to help the organizations we work with succeed and grow.
That means teams are high-performing, and each individual within them is working to their maximum potential at any given time.
We help you define performance measures that are aspirational yet realistic and show you how to use those metrics to focus the team and achieve improved results.
Our services
Development & Fundraising
Development & Fundraising
Development & Fundraising
Whether you need an interim development leader, an executive coach for your VP of Development, a plan for increased major gifts, or a full-blown development audit and annual workplan, we can help!
From direct response fundraising through to individual major gifts and planned giving, foundation and corporate relations, donor retention strategies, and engagement of program staff and board members in development activities, we have the expertise to help your development program achieve greater success.
Every organization founder Kathryn Cousins has worked with has enjoyed remarkable financial growth and stability. She quickly assesses gaps and opportunities, involving the full development team in setting achievable yet aspirational goals, realizing that for many non-profits, that means straddling working toward long term relationship-building while fundraising for immediate needs in the now. It's a balance that can be achieved, and Kathryn will show you how to use data as the first approach to get there.
Strategic Planning
Development & Fundraising
Development & Fundraising
Your organization has a worthwhile mission and passionate leaders on the team and in the boardroom.
But are they all rowing in the same direction
and to the same destination?
We will work with key stakeholders to assess your organization's current operational effectiveness and efficiencies and recommend a blueprint for moving forward. This analysis will look at programs and services, development / fundraising, operations such as HR, finance and facilities, etc., in order to fully inform the strategic plan.
Following assessment, we will involve all appropriate leaders in a strategic planning retreat, which will culminate in a 3-year plan that includes long-term vision supported by step-by-step actionable tactics to achieve mission-advancing goals.
Capital Campaigns
Development & Fundraising
Capital Campaigns
Is your organization ready for a comprehensive campaign? We will help you know if all the puzzle pieces are in place, and if they are, we will work alongside you to reach your goal!
We begin with a feasibility assessment that includes input from a cross section of your organization's stakeholders, facilitate an in-depth campaign planning retreat and build a campaign tool kit for staff and volunteers alike to use in their work.
We will help you laser-focus on campaign priorities and tell your organization's impact stories while ensuring you are successfully raising vital funds for your important mission, including training staff and leadership in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of campaign donors.
Special Events
Leadership & Change Management
Capital Campaigns
Whether you're planning an intimate donor recognition event, a public conference, campaign launch, or a fundraising gala, we can help. Our network of catering venues, private chefs, and outstanding event coordinators will work with you to produce the event that you envision.
For fundraising events, we will create a plan that will include timelines, sponsorship packages, event budgeting, and full oversight of event production, including post-event ROI analysis, and a conversion plan for event donors to become prospective annual donors.
Communications & Marketing
Leadership & Change Management
Leadership & Change Management
From brand audits to crisis communications plans, from media training for leaders to donor communications... we can help you find your unique voice, identify what makes your organization essential, and amplify your story so you stand out to prospective partners in your quest to help drive change in the communities you serve.
Leadership & Change Management
Leadership & Change Management
Leadership & Change Management
Kathryn has presented to local non profits and national organizations on topics of leadership, crisis management, and change management.
She is an expert in team building, and leads with authenticity, determination, transparency, and integrity. Kathryn will work with your organization's CEO or your head of development to help them hone their leadership skills while ensuring their management practices align.
A product of the American Express Leadership Academy and a practitioner of mutual accountability, Kathryn firmly believes that happy and cared-for teams care about the organization, and that loyalty translates into higher returns both financially and programmatically. Combined, this helps retain the right staff and volunteers, and it is a major key to the sustainability of the organization.
"Leadership is an action, not a position."
-Donald McGannon