Where vision meets results
If you are a nonprofit leader or a fundraising professional, the Fundraiser Beacon is your go-to resource for smart, proven strategies that elevate your fundraising game.
~If you are a nonprofit, I help you put your development team on autopilot for year over year growth.
~If you are a fundraising professional, I help you identify gaps in fundraising strategy and breakthrough those gaps to exponentially grow your fundraising results while effectively managing up.
~If you are struggling with career growth, I help you build resiliency and see opportunities through coaching.
With over two decades of experience guiding organizations to exceed their goals, I specialize in tailored campaigns, high-impact donor engagement, and sustainable growth strategies.
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Kelly gives 110%, is an aggressive learner, continuously improves everything she touches, works well with everyone, pays attention to detail, asks what else she can do to help, takes the initiative to do new things, and gets results. She is a tremendous contributor to the team.
"Kelly is fantastic. She gets how think tanks are suppose to function and is always thinking of new ways to make connections. Perhaps most importantly, she's unwilling to sacrifice the broad mission of an organization for short-run gain."
"It was fantastic! Everyone was glued to it." ~ regarding Fundraising 101 Course, AF Fellowship
"I am delighted to provide a glowing testimonial for Kelly Taylor Smith, who has been instrumental in assisting me with grant writing for our client. Kelly's expertise, dedication, and attention to detail have been invaluable throughout the process. Her strategic insights and proficiency in crafting compelling narratives have significantly enhanced our grant proposals. Kelly's professionalism, responsiveness, and collaborative approach make her an exceptional partner in achieving our fundraising goals. I wholeheartedly recommend Kelly to anyone seeking expert grant writing assistance."
I have more than two decades of experience in political and nonprofit fundraising.
I have secured millions in major donor gifts and winning grant proposals.
I've worked with organizations in Ohio, Kentucky, Nevada, Connecticut and Colorado.
I bring expertise and insight to key fundraising tools like Salesforce, Donor Perfect, Constant Contact and many others.
Where vision meets results