Our Work in Action
Explore our case studies to learn how we have applied our expertise with clients
Each case offers a glimpse into our client's journey, highlighting the unique problem faced, innovative solutions we implemented, and demonstrates the measurable impact we helped each organization achieve.
Historic Theater
Industry: Arts and Culture
Our client’s primary purpose is to promote and celebrate African American heritage & culture with a blend of live entertainment, community programming, and creative partnerships.
Challenge: Leadership sought to reinvigorate the organization’s story, while preserving its rich history. The team struggled to find common ground towards implementing this vision, which over time, affected community level support.
Solution: The KAL team partnered with leadership to develop their first strategic plan and fundraising toolkit to increase community engagement and better position the organization to secure significant funding resources.
Results
Increased excitement and engagement from the broader community.
New major individual and institutional donors along with a healthy pipeline of future partners.
“To have a professional, thoughtful plan tailored to our unique needs feels so good. It's not a cookie cutter plan - it feels attainable and not overwhelming. KAL made me feel comfortable enough to privately share challenges and stories that have been a part of our journey. The final plan really shows the thoughtfulness and attention to detail that was put into the entire process.”
- Executive Director
STEAM Education Organization
Our client offers an innovative approach to learning by providing students with access to STEAM-based experiences in communities where they don’t currently exist.
Challenge: The organization required a robust development system and donor management software to effectively organize prospects and funders. Also, at the time, it did not have a cohesive marketing plan to drive awareness to the work being done and to support branding and fundraising initiatives.
Solution: The KAL team developed and implemented a strategic plan, attracting high net worth donors to support new infrastructure and development. The team crafted a stellar marketing and cultivation plan to secure new board members.
Results
39% increase - Individual Giving
598% increase - Corporate Giving
171% Grant writing volume
31% increase - Social Media
Clear and consistent brand presence in the community and across key marketing channels
Fee for service revenue increases
Industry: Education
“Having Kaseem as a thought partner is very valuable as it helps to have someone who understands the ED role and also has the broader understanding of the org, most helpful is the willingness to brainstorm and figure things out.”
- Former Founding Director
Workforce Development Organization
Challenge: After divesting from a longtime fiscal agent, the organization needed support in building a new infrastructure for fundraising operations. Workforce, processes and technology needed to be created in order to support the development arm.
Solution: The KAL team delivered a sustainability plan focused on systems, human capital and the revenue model which aligned with the organization's mission, programs and new independence.
Results
Organization chart that addresses capacity needs
Onboarded a new CRM tool to support donor management and finance
Added capacity at executive level - needed to pursue major partnerships
‘10’ Client satisfaction scores across categories: Overall Experience, Research and Analysis, Staff Engagement, and Plan Design
Industry: Workforce Development
“It has been an absolute delight to work with KAL!! The company acted as fantastic partners who were able to take the information and provide a plan that fits this organization at this point in time!!! I also loved that they delivered on-time and on-target!! We got everything done - with grace, experience, expertise and clarity of tasks!! AND the resulting plan is workable and doable!!”
- Executive Director