Your Mission, Empowered.

Let’s Talk.

Where is your greatest need? Whether you are just getting started, growing faster than you can keep up with, looking to temporarily fill a gap in your team, or even need help identifying what’s not working, I am ready to lend my experience and expertise!

EVENT PLANNING

From staff and board retreats, to fundraising galas, to multi-day conferences, I have planned and executed dozens of events. Let me demystify the intimidating process of event planning for you.

FUNDRAISING

Grant writing, donor management, online giving, fundraising events – all essential to your sustainability, all time-consuming. I can help you take your fundraising plan to the next level.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Your programs represent the heart of your mission. Program planning, management and evaluation are the bread and butter of nonprofit work, and I am ready to contribute to excellence at any and all of these stages.

SYSTEMS BUILDING

If your agency is experiencing a time of growth, you may find that your operational systems are no longer able to support your work. I am passionate about building systems that allow your agency to function at its highest level and help you focus on your mission.

MY PHILOSOPHY

I Believe In…

Cultivating an organizational backbone – strong but flexible.

Investing in the operations of your agency, while keeping your mission central.

Maintaining a sense of humor and adaptability as we find solutions to your most complex organizational questions.

Hi! I’m Amanda Mayhew Kleinschmidt. I have worked in nonprofit operations for more than ten years, and have worn almost every hat possible – event planner, fundraiser, program planner, board member, data manager, evaluator, bookkeeper, office manager, HR specialist, technology fixer, and more! In 2013 I earned my Master of Science in Nonprofit Management.

While I have worked with a wide variety of agencies, diverse in size and purpose, I have particular experience in supporting advocacy and community organizing, progressive faith-based organizations, and direct service agencies. I love the mission-driven environment of the nonprofit industry, and I am passionate about making a difference in the world with a unique mix of dedication to both operational excellence and community impact.

I am a native of Lawrence, Kansas, and recently moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado with my husband and our two pups.

TESTIMONIALS

Amanda supported my organization during one of our busiest times, when the workload and needs can be extremely unpredictable. Not only did she deliver competent, accurate, and thorough support from our original agreement–but she also stepped up to lead new projects that emerged with clarity and skill. Her nimbleness and experience were a lifesaver.

Molly

Amanda has a gift for detail and anticipation. Working with her is a liberating experience – she allows you to focus on your goals while making projects better than you even thought possible. Her eye for detail is only surpassed by her heart for the communities we serve.

Andrew

It was a refreshing experience working with Amanda. She was always happy and helped provide a cheerful atmosphere to work in. She is very knowledgeable, hard-working, and was an essential part of the team when we worked on the 700 person event for the World Meeting of Popular Movements in Modesto, California. She was extremely detail oriented and proved to be a natural relationship builder. Amanda is amazing!

Mary