Hugh Kelly, JD, is a veteran grant writer and strategist specializing in securing multimillion-dollar federal and state awards. With a background in higher education and nonprofit leadership, he is a persuasive advocate for healthcare and community development initiatives.
Based in the Pacific Northwest, Hugh designs strategic mission-driven proposals with a portfolio focused on disability studies, behavioral health, and vulnerable populations. He holds a longstanding commitment to public service and fostering lasting community outcomes.
Matthew is a grants and philanthropy professional with over five years of experience securing foundation, government, and community funding for initiatives spanning affordable housing, food security, resident services, community development, and youth programs. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and an MBA with a focus on leadership and team development.
Known for translating complex program needs into clear, funder-aligned proposals, Matthew builds strong relationships that support long-term, sustainable impact. His strategic, research-driven approach to funding helps organizations strengthen outcomes, expand capacity, and scale their work with confidence.
Maggie was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Governor State University, providing a strong foundation in understanding complex systems, people, and organizational dynamics. She brings over 12 years of experience in business development, specializing in driving strategic growth across manufacturing, technology, and government sectors. She excels in leadership and consistent partnership development with her clients.
In her current work, Maggie partners with nonprofit leaders across the Midwest to solve one of their most critical challenges: securing consistent, strategic funding. She works alongside mission-driven organizations to identify the right funding opportunities, strengthen their positioning, and build sustainable growth strategies. Her focus is not just on winning grants, but on creating long-term funding success that allows organizations to scale their impact with confidence. Maggie enjoys fitness and being a dog mom.
Donald is a veteran nonprofit and community development professional with more than three decades of experience building relationships, growing fundraising efforts, and advancing mission-driven initiatives. Known for connecting organizations with donors, volunteers, corporate sponsors, and community leaders, he helps expand philanthropic support and drive lasting community impact.
Widely respected for fostering authentic partnerships, Donald brings a relationship-centered approach to nonprofit leadership rooted in thoughtful stewardship, collaboration, and community engagement.
Kim is a nationally recognized public health strategist, ordained minister, and systems-level leader with more than 25 years of experience advancing community-centered solutions across health, public safety, and social impact.
As Director of Private Funding at KG Strategic Consultants, she leads the strategy and pursuit of private funding opportunities across foundations, corporations, and philanthropic partners. She works closely with community-rooted nonprofits, including faith-based organizations, to translate their vision into fundable strategies aligned with private sector priorities.
Kim brings a unique blend of executive leadership, policy expertise, and hands-on implementation experience. She has led multi-city initiatives focused on trauma-informed and healing-centered systems change, advancing innovative approaches to community healing, violence prevention, and public health transformation. Her work has spanned government, academia, and grassroots organizations, bridging policy and practice to drive meaningful results.
Kim brings a thoughtful, purpose-driven approach to ensuring organizations rooted in service and equity have access to the funding and opportunities they need to thrive.
Jared is a grant-writing leader with 5+ years across federal, state, and private funding and an MBA. He holds a B.A. in Homeland Security, an M.S. in Homeland Security & Disaster Management, and board certifications in Security Management and Physical Security. Jared has authored 1,000+ proposals with a success rate above 90%, securing $100M+ for clients. He has built a team that backs its work with a money-back guarantee—because they know how to craft compliant, funder-aligned proposals that get approved. Jared blends rigorous compliance, straightforward storytelling, and strategic judgment to deliver results.
