Empowering Nonprofits, Amplifying Impact
Evergreen Impact Consulting is a boutique practice focusing on fundraising strategy for nonprofit clients. Whether you're launching a campaign, cultivating your next major donor, or reimagining your fundraising program from the ground up, we can help you see the forest for the trees.
Services
Evergreen Impact Consulting offers a focused suite of services designed to meet organizations where they are and move them meaningfully forward. This is expertise built for every stage of growth.
Fundraising Strategy
We build fundraising programs that are ambitious, sustainable, and tailored to their unique donor community — from first-time major gift efforts to complex multi-year campaigns.
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Major gift and portfolio strategy for $1M-$100M budgets
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Development audits with measurable benchmarks
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Annual fund design and segmentation
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Board and volunteer fundraising engagement plans
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Prospect identification and pipeline development
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Campaign feasibility studies and gift range charts
Development + Operational Plans
We streamline your internal systems to ensure sustainable donor growth and assist in charting your future with strategic planning and organizational assessments.
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Comprehensive strategic planning services
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Multi-year operational plans for teams of 2-100
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Program assessments and funding opportunity menus
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Gift acceptance + stewardship policy development (SOPs)
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CRM evaluation, data hygiene, and moves management
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Staff and department structure analysis
Donor Communications
Translating complex ideas into actionable, inspiring narratives is our specialty. We bring the writer's instinct and the fundraiser's discipline to every piece of donor-facing content, producing evergreen (get it?!) materials that engage, inspire, and move people to give.
- Annual reports and impact communications
- Appeal and email series copywriting
- Case for support and campaign narratives
- Major donor solicitation and stewardship letters
- Foundation and corporate grant proposals
- Gift officer talking points and board engagement toolkits
Interim Leadership + Coaching
When organizations need seasoned leadership in a moment of transition, we step in. When you need to strengthen your team's skills, we can help them grow.
- Interim or fractional Chief Development Officer supports
- New development staff onboarding and mentorship
- 1:1 fundraising coaching for executives and gift officers
- Search support and candidate profile development
- Team retreats and goal-setting facilitation
- Board coaching and fundraising training
"Kathryn is a terrific resource for anyone serious about strategic success in the nonprofit sector. She delivers great results across the whole spectrum of planning to execution. We will continue to rely on her wisdom and expertise."
Co-Founder, Virginia Children's Partnership
ALEXANDER SANDY THOMAS
Kathryn S. Duval
Kathryn is a fundraising strategist, major gifts expert, and founder + principal of Evergreen Impact Consulting. With over 15 years of experience spanning international humanitarian work, the arts, education, and government institutions, Kathryn helps organizations of every size build the donor relationships that fuel lasting impact. She brings the rigor of a seasoned development executive and the agility of a dedicated partner — delivering polished strategy, compelling communications, and meaningful results for mission-driven nonprofits.
Approach + Core Values
At Evergreen Impact Consulting, we bridge the gap between complex fundraising challenges and sustainable organizational growth. We provide a distinct methodology that blends rigorous data analysis with a deep understanding of the unique philanthropic landscape in the D.C. region. And we lead with intention and care for mission-aligned nonprofits and their teams.
Strategic Fusion
We bridge the gap between development goals and day-to-day internal efficiency.
Long-Term Capacity
We focus on building sustainable systems instead of quick fixes. We dive in quickly, but build relationships that endure.
Data-Informed
Every recommendation is backed by rigorous analysis and metrics.
Values-Driven
Our work is rooted in ethics and a deep commitment to your mission. We hold ourselves accountable to core values of optimism, candor, and relentlessness.
Collaborative Spirit
We work as an extension of your team, not an outside force.
Resilient Growth
We ensure organizations stay relevant and stable in a shifting landscape, monitoring funding trends and strategic opportunities.
"Kathryn has an incredible ability to capture the heart of Mary’s Center’s through her work. Her storytelling brings our mission to life in a way that resonates deeply with our community and inspires meaningful support."
Senior Director of Development, Mary's Center
Sara Hourwitz
LET’S TALK STRATEGY
Have a project in mind, or want to learn a bit more about our services? Drop us a line!