“Ricardo Galavis, Director at the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, shared how transformative it’s been to work with Kia Croom. In just a few weeks of coaching, he says the process has been the most intentional and transparent they’ve ever experienced. Kia provided his team with a clear roadmap and hands-on guidance they’d been missing for years—helping them feel confident, strategic, and fully supported as they strengthen their fundraising capacity.”
“A 180-degree difference.”
That’s how Sherwyn Davis, Executive Director of the Chadsey Condon Community Organization, described the transformation of his fundraising program after working with Fundraising Coach Kia over a nine-month period. During that time, Kia helped the organization develop a powerful promotional deck, a targeted sponsorship strategy, and a refreshed website—laying the foundation for sustainable growth and renewed community engagement.”
“Kia has been an invaluable resource to our organization. She brought tools and insights we didn’t have and offered the expertise and guidance we needed to advance our fundraising efforts.”
That’s what Gitta Williams, Fundraising Officer for the Community Health Action Network, shared after receiving a year of fundraising coaching from Kia Croom.
“We’re going for larger asks!”
That’s how George Edwards, Founder & CEO of 360 Detroit, described his organization’s growth after receiving fundraising coaching from Kia. Over a nine-month engagement, Kia worked alongside the team to coordinate multiple fundraising activations and navigate major gift solicitations. She was instrumental in developing a compelling partnership deck, identifying new funding prospects, and codifying strategies to upgrade existing institutional donors—positioning the organization for bold, sustainable growth.”
“Kia is patient and overstanding. She sees me because of her own lived experience. I’ve gotten better — and I’ll keep getting better, making it do what it do.”
That’s how Dr. Yusef “Bunchy” Shakur, Executive Director of the Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities, described his experience working with Kia as his fundraising coach for nearly a year. Kia served as both a coach and thought partner to Dr. Shakur as he transitioned from Co-Executive Director to Executive Director, helping him strengthen his leadership and fundraising confidence during a pivotal moment of growth.
Liberatory Labs™ in Action
What is it like working with Kia Croom?
Hear from David Hill-Brown, Data Analyst at 100 Years Enterprise Foundation, as he shares his experience participating in Kia Croom’s Liberatory Labs™, a fundraising capacity-building living laboratory designed to help nonprofit leaders strengthen their fundraising strategy and build more sustainable revenue.
David also reflects on his experience receiving 1:1 fundraising technical assistance with Kia Croom. In his testimonial, he shares how Kia’s inspirational leadership, deep fundraising expertise, and ability to help organizations clearly articulate their story have strengthened his approach to fundraising and organizational growth.
Through Liberatory Labs™ and individualized technical assistance, Kia Croom helps nonprofit leaders, civil society organizations, grassroots organizations, and social impact leaders move from reactive fundraising to strategic, sustainable resource mobilization.
Healing Spot Counseling Center
What is it like working with Kia Croom?
Hear from Dr. Miya Moore-Felton, Founder and Clinical Director of Healing Spot Counseling Center, as she shares her experience participating in Kia Croom’s Liberatory Labs™, a fundraising capacity-building living laboratory designed to help nonprofit leaders strengthen their fundraising strategy, and build more sustainable revenue.
Dr. Moore-Felton also worked with Kia through 1:1 tailored fundraising coaching, receiving personalized guidance to support fund development, donor engagement, grant readiness, and long-term organizational growth.
Through Liberatory Labs™ and individualized coaching, Kia Croom helps nonprofit leaders, civil society organizations, grassroots organizations, and social impact leaders move from reactive fundraising to strategic, sustainable resource mobilization.
Improve Your Tomorrow – Bay Area Region
What is it like working with Kia Croom?
Hear from Erica Connor, Executive Director of Improve Your Tomorrow – Bay Area Region, as she shares her experience participating in Kia Croom’s Liberatory Labs™, a fundraising capacity-building living laboratory designed to help nonprofit leaders strengthen their fundraising strategy and build more sustainable revenue.
Erica also reflects on her experience receiving 1:1 fundraising technical assistance with Kia Croom. She describes the opportunity as “a unicorn” and shares how working with a Black woman whose lived experiences she identifies with was a game changer. Most importantly, she highlights Kia’s unique ability to integrate organizational health with personal health and wellness—creating a fundraising experience unlike any she had encountered before.
Through Liberatory Labs™ and individualized technical assistance, Kia Croom helps nonprofit leaders, civil society organizations, grassroots organizations, and social impact leaders move from reactive fundraising to strategic, sustainable resource mobilization.
Black Mental Health Alliance
What is it like working with Kia Croom?
Hear from Jessica Ellis, Interim Executive Director of Black Mental Health Alliance, as she shares her experience partnering with Kia Croom Fundraising & Philanthropy.
Jessica reflects on Kia’s strategic leadership in strengthening fundraising, advancing organizational priorities, and helping position Black Mental Health Alliance for long-term growth. Through fundraising strategy, organizational planning, resource mobilization, and executive partnership, Kia helped build a stronger foundation for sustainable impact while positioning the organization to compete for greater philanthropic investment.
With 26 years of experience and more than $1 billion raised and deployed, Kia Croom helps nonprofit organizations, civil society organizations, foundations, and mission-driven leaders strengthen fundraising programs, diversify revenue, cultivate major gifts, secure grants, and build the systems necessary for long-term sustainability.
Learn why nonprofit leaders across the United States and globally trust Kia Croom as a strategic fundraising advisor, philanthropy consultant, and capacity-building partner.
