Kathy Johnson Bowles

http://Gordianknotconsulting.com https://twitter.com/GordKnotConsult Gordian Knot Consulting PC works with educational, not-for-profit institutions to create philanthropic and revenue generating solutions. Our mission is to unlock under-utilized resources, untangle inefficient policies and procedures, unravel data and compliance issues, and create plans with ambitious but achievable goals. We empower organizations and their partners to realize a shared vision for success.

Major accomplishments: • Fundraising and Entrepreneurship: Secured highest giving in the history of the College (net bequests) and second highest including bequests. From FY17 to FY18 increased total giving 77 percent, number of donors by 15 percent, and increased alumni participation (8 percent to 10 percent). Secured more than $2 million for scholarships and student success in FY18.

Provide leadership, oversight, and direction for the advancement division, including: • Fundraising -- annual fund, major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, athletics, and affiliated organizations. Yearly giving average over $4 million. • Advancement Services – gift accounting, acknowledgement, stewardship as well as IRS compliance, data management and prospect research.