About Kelly With nearly three decades of experience in strategic planning, philanthropic strategy, fundraising leadership, and board and staff development, Kelly has dedicated her career to empowering nonprofits to achieve transformational impact. She has partnered with a wide array of mission-based organizations – spanning healthcare, education, arts and culture, social justice, and more – helping them navigate complex challenges and delivering tailored solutions that drive meaningful results. From managing nine-figure fundraising campaigns to building the development fundamentals necessary for success, Kelly’s work is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a deep commitment to advancing client missions. As Chief Experience Officer at Orr Group, Kelly leads the organization’s efforts to ensure exceptional service delivery across all practice areas—from capacity building and donor engagement to advisory services and talent management. In this role, she sets best practices for methodology, processes, and project management while driving innovation and continuous improvement. Kelly is passionate about building trusted partnerships and fostering a culture of client-centered excellence. Before initially joining Orr Group in 2006, Kelly worked with Share Our Strength, where she helped lead the national fundraising program Taste of the Nation and managed six- and seven-figure corporate partnerships. Most recently, she served as Managing Director of Operations at The Stott Group, where her leadership in business development and operations drove superior solutions for clients and remarkable organizational growth. Kelly returned to Orr Group to lead the client experience team, bringing her expertise in operational excellence and a steadfast commitment to delivering results. Selected Recent Partners: Carnegie Institution for Science DoSomething.org Illinois Institute of Technology Make-A-Wish Foundation of America National CASA/GAL Association Niagara University PolicyLink Vail Veterans Program World Resources Institute When I'm not working... You can find me running, hiking with my dog, reading, or trying a new recipe (not all at once). Favorite Book Genre Literary Fiction