About
The Green Dog Consulting
Katie Shilts is a dynamic and accomplished leader, renowned for her problem-solving acumen, collaborative spirit, and boundless creativity. With an infectious enthusiasm and a steadfast determination, Katie inspires those around her, making every challenge an opportunity for growth and enjoyment as you strive for excellence together.
Raised in a household where hard work, community service, and making a positive impact were core values, Katie began volunteering at a young age. Her dedication to community improvement continued through her college years, where she attended an institution that emphasized leadership and service. These formative experiences solidified her commitment to fostering positive change.
Throughout her career, Katie has held various significant roles within the nonprofit sector, including board member, executive director, development officer, and board president. Each position has enriched her perspective and honed her skills, preparing her to make a profound impact in her field.
Katie is now eager to leverage her extensive experience, unique insights, and refined skills in the realm of non-profit consulting. She aspires to help organizations achieve their goals and drive meaningful change, continuing her lifelong mission to make every community she touches better and brighter.
Raised in a household where hard work, community service, and making a positive impact were core values, Katie began volunteering at a young age. Her dedication to community improvement continued through her college years, where she attended an institution that emphasized leadership and service. These formative experiences solidified her commitment to fostering positive change.
Throughout her career, Katie has held various significant roles within the nonprofit sector, including board member, executive director, development officer, and board president. Each position has enriched her perspective and honed her skills, preparing her to make a profound impact in her field.
Katie is now eager to leverage her extensive experience, unique insights, and refined skills in the realm of non-profit consulting. She aspires to help organizations achieve their goals and drive meaningful change, continuing her lifelong mission to make every community she touches better and brighter.

We help non-profits fetch the green through strategic consulting around fundraising, board development, and overall organizational performance.
The Green Dog Consulting
Mission Statement
Our purpose is to help nonprofits unleash their full potential with expert consulting
that fuels efficiency, long-term growth, and community transformation.
that fuels efficiency, long-term growth, and community transformation.
The Green Dog Consulting
What Sets Green Dog Apart From The Competition?
1
We use proven business strategies to meet your nonprofit’s needs.
We understand nonprofits! Our founder, Katie, has 20+ years of nonprofit experience alone, serving large and small nonprofits in a variety of roles. From frontline development staff to board member to volunteer, she has seen a lot.
We also understand for-profits! The experts you will be working with understand what makes nonprofits unique, but they also have years of experience in the for-profit world.
We also understand for-profits! The experts you will be working with understand what makes nonprofits unique, but they also have years of experience in the for-profit world.
2
We offer multiple wrap-around services.
From reconciling your balance sheet so you are audit-ready, to creating a social media strategy, to training your leaders, to developing a donor relations plan – your needs are diverse, and Green Dog is prepared to help you with all of them!
We are a one-stop shop, empowering you to have a greater impact on your community.
We are a one-stop shop, empowering you to have a greater impact on your community.
3
We don’t just fix your problem. We position you for future success.
We help dig you out of whatever hole you are in, AND we train you so you never fall in that same hole again.
Our goal is to ensure your nonprofit is healthy, durable, and prepared for whatever storms may come your way in the near and long term.
Our goal is to ensure your nonprofit is healthy, durable, and prepared for whatever storms may come your way in the near and long term.
FAQ
What can clients expect working with us?
Step One: Consultation
● This 30-minute video chat is an opportunity for us to get to know one another.
● We encourage you to come with your list of questions – whatever you think is necessary for you to determine if Green Dog is a good fit for your needs.
● One of our expert guides will listen, ask questions, and assess whether you could benefit from Green Dog’s Services.
● We encourage you to come with your list of questions – whatever you think is necessary for you to determine if Green Dog is a good fit for your needs.
● One of our expert guides will listen, ask questions, and assess whether you could benefit from Green Dog’s Services.
Step Two: Customized Plan
Step Three: Execution
Step Four: Engagement
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