About Katherine
Katherine Sims specializes in working with nonprofit organizations to solve problems and build systems to do good work.
Katherine has direct experience in all areas of fundraising and marketing for small to mid-sized nonprofits including annual funds, major gift solicitation and stewardship, capital campaigns, grant writing, community organizing, and volunteer management. She is a highly engaging facilitator with extensive expertise working with groups.
Katherine is committed to social change, equity & building a more just world for all. She enjoys bringing people together to move projects to action and create positive change. No matter your organization’s age or stage, Katherine has a service to suit your unique needs.
Katherine’s Approach
Create a scope of work that achieves your goal within your timeline & budget
Tailor services to your unique needs and organization culture & values
Meet you where you are
Provide the tools & confidence to be a successful fundraiser
Set up systems that you can maintain
Efficient and effective without compromising quality
Katherine’s Experience
Consultant, 2017-present
Vermont State Representative, 2020 - 2024
Northeast Kingdom Collaborative, Executive Director, 2017-2020
Green Mountain Farm-to-School, Founder/Executive Director, 2007-2017
NEK Broadband, Founding Board Member, 2020 to present
Northern Forest Center, Northern Forest Fund, Capital Campaign Steering Committee, 2022 to present
Vermont Land Trust, Trustee, 2014 to 2023
Craftsbury Saplings, Founding Board of Directors, 2017 to 2023
Vermont Community Foundation, Member, 2016 to 2022
Vermont Council on Rural Development, Board of Directors, 2014 to 2017
University of Vermont Extension, Advisory Board, 2012 to 2016
Yale University, B.A., History
“Philanthropy is transformative. Katherine helps you make real change. ”