Kate Kalstein Consulting

03/10/2026

Bring your questions big and small! I'm hosting a one hour chat April 21st on Strategic Planning for nonprofit orgs...

Succession planning is not a one size fits all process for nonprofits. While rooted in a board approved policy to guide transitions, in practice succession planning is an incredible opportunity to reflect your key priorities in each discussion, decision, communication, and more.
Join C4G for a conversation led by Kate Kalstein as she highlights the key elements of succession planning and shares her concept of embedded strategy, leaving ample time for your questions about putting plans into practice.

08/19/2025

So proud to have gotten to know Lake City, CO and the more I learn the more magical the community is revealed to be!!

The Trail Hiker Center in Lake City Colorado offers supplies, laundry services and weekly home-cooked meals to Colorado Trail and Continental Divide Trail Hikers.

06/07/2024

Today I had the great privilege to collaborate with The Colorado Attorney General's Office on with my incredible CiviCO Governors Fellow colleagues!!

11/21/2023

https://www.coloradogives.org/group/Kkconsulting

I'm delighted and excited to celebrate 15 years of Kate Kalstein Consulting!! You are my network, and I would not be here without you. I'd love to share a bit about an exciting new project and urge you to help me celebrate 😉🎉

02/18/2023

Beyond proud to be part of this event. Thanks for highlighting the conversation Arvada Chamber of Commerce!!

On Friday, February 17, 2023, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce hosted the State of Childcare to address the economic impacts of the state’s childcare shortage on employers, families and businesses. Nicole Riehl, president and CEO of Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC), led a panel tal...

10/02/2022

As the weather turns to fall consider how you can invite with intention (aka Strategic Board Recruitment)... enjoy a little tool to help your board consider the possibilities.

Happy Fall!! As the leaves turn and sweaters come out, many nonprofits get ready for board elections and new terms. Has your organization considered how to invite with intention? If not I encourage you to set aside time at your next meeting to consider the key priorities facing your organization, ho...

07/28/2022

Happy summer - busy times here, enjoying great work, and a little summer pause too! But had to share these great practical tips!! Thanks Weld Community Foundation

Nonprofit executives and staff sometimes complain about the boards of directors. Follow these steps during nominations to help build a healthy board.

02/02/2022

So proud to be part of collaboration working to address child care needs in Colorado! (I'm not part of these specific projects... but delighted to partner with EPIC)

Ten Colorado employers are part of a new state-funded program that guides businesses that want to open child care centers on their sites or nearby.

01/12/2022

Well with intention and acceptance (for all that I hoped to share and didn't get to in 2021) I'm here to offer a new tool!! Use it to identify priority resources for impact at your next meeting, and reach out to learn more, explore and share how it went - Best, Kate https://katekalstein.com/priority-resources-for-impact/

05/17/2021

Thanks The Nonprofit Quarterly for great insight to ponder, how will you set up your next in person conversation (insert hopeful mindset here)??

This important article takes on the enormous power for remaking the future contained in the design and daily practice frames of our work.

04/26/2021

Was your last meeting mission connected? Did you feel it was a valuable use of your time? Here's a few tips to find focus for a strategic meeting agenda. Enjoy!!

I encourage you to find focus with a strategic meeting agenda. (This is a great opportunity as we consider what meetings and events will be like in a non-quarantined world.) All too often meetings include too many issues or discussion topics. Strategic meetings feel valuable. They encourage all voic...