Kimberley Sherwood
Executive coach and consultant for nonprofit leaders and boards
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $200 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Executives |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Credentials | CFRE, Association of Fundraising Professionals; Graduate of the National Planned Giving Institute; Graduate of the alt-MBA program; Technology of Participation (ToP) facilitation training; BA in Communications |
Kimberley Sherwood is an executive coach and consultant who helps nonprofit leaders and their organizations. She has worked with hundreds of nonprofits over 25 years and brings 33 years of fundraising and nonprofit experience. Her work covers coaching, consulting and facilitation on fundraising, strategic planning and board governance. She helped NAMI Colorado redesign its governance model and prepare for a new Executive Director. She holds the CFRE credential.
What Kimberley helps with
Kimberley helps nonprofit leaders who feel stuck or face big changes. She also works with boards and staff on fundraising, planning and governance.
- Board meetings that waste time
- Boards that are not aligned
- Leading through a new Executive Director
- Raising large amounts, such as $1 million
- Recovering after losing core funding
- Deciding whether to merge with another nonprofit
- Building strategic plans and roadmaps
- Planning capital campaigns
Who Kimberley works with
Kimberley works with nonprofit executives who answer to both a board and a staff. She also works with nonprofit leaders who want to advance their careers or lead with more confidence. Her consulting and facilitation serve boards and staff teams across many nonprofit sectors.
How Kimberley works
Kimberley offers three services: Coaching, consulting and facilitation. Coaching is personal, not organizational. It gives leaders a sounding board, accountability and skill-building. It starts with a personal conversation about the health of the organization and where the leader wants to be. Facilitation uses the Technology of Participation method to turn group discussion into action plans. Coaching sessions run 1 hour.
Background and qualifications
Kimberley Sherwood has partnered with nonprofits for 25 years and has 33 years of fundraising and nonprofit experience. She has worked with powerful boards and executive leaders on fundraising goals, diverse boards and collaborative work. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Utah. She holds the CFRE credential from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. She graduated from the National Planned Giving Institute and the alt-MBA program. She is trained in the Technology of Participation facilitation method. She also speaks and trains.
Kimberley Sherwood pricing
Programs and services
- Executive nonprofit coaching
- 1-hour coaching session
- Nonprofit consulting
- Facilitated sessions for boards and staff
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The CoachVouch take
Kimberley pairs 33 years of fundraising experience with CFRE certification and coaching for nonprofit executives.
Best for nonprofit executives and boards who need a clear plan for fundraising, governance or a leadership change.
Common questions
How much does Kimberley Sherwood charge?
Coaching with Kimberley runs $125 to $200 an hour. Message Kimberley from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kimberley Sherwood help with?
Kimberley Sherwood helps with board meetings that waste time, boards that are not aligned, leading through a new Executive Director and raising large amounts, such as $1 million.
Is Kimberley Sherwood certified?
Kimberley Sherwood lists: CFRE, Association of Fundraising Professionals; Graduate of the National Planned Giving Institute; Graduate of the alt-MBA program; Technology of Participation (ToP) facilitation training; BA in Communications.
Does Kimberley Sherwood work with boards as well as individual leaders?
Yes. Coaching is personal, while her consulting and facilitation help boards and staff. She has helped boards redesign governance and create action plans.
Has Kimberley helped organizations through a leadership change?
Yes. She worked with NAMI Colorado's board and interim Executive Director on a new governance model and a search for a new Executive Director.
How do I contact Kimberley Sherwood?
Send Kimberley a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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