KS Collins & Associates has provided nonprofit consulting and marketing services since 2003. The firm and its principals have served clients in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Canada, and Mexico.

Working with clients such as large hospitals, state and local agencies, school districts, public utility firms, non-profit organizations as well as community-based agencies, the firm has expertise in the areas of chronic diseases, chemical dependency, maternal, child and family health, environmental health, workforce training and development, youth sports and the arts.

The firm has in-depth experience in strategic planning, operational planning, program development, research and analysis, marketing, and fund development. In addition, they have strong communication skills - written and verbal - and the ability to listen to clients to determine their mission, goals and objectives.

Expertise

Foundation, Corporate, State and Federal Grant Proposals

Grant stewardship and Reports

Marketing and Media Plans

Media Placement and Press Relations

Donor Solicitation and Direct Mail Campaigns

Production Scripts

Special Event Programs

Live/Silent Auction Catalogues

Tribute Journals and Sponsorship Solicitation

Annual Reports

Administrative Manuals

Policy and Procedure Manuals

Training Materials and Manuals

The Principals

Kimberly Collins, Ph.D. has demonstrated expertise in the development and implementation of publications, websites, and economic bulletins to make research data readable and accessible. She has demonstrated success in submitting grant applications to maintain both operations and research programs in the governmental sector. She is fluent in English and Spanish and has excellent written and verbal communication skills in each language.

Sharon C. Collins, MBA, CFRE has demonstrated expertise in working with organizations that want superior written communications. Her writing skills coupled with her extensive work background ensures an understanding of agency needs, an ability to articulate their mission and goals, and to provide timely results. She has demonstrated success in developing campaigns that result in foundation and corporate funding.

Madeleine Drake, MFA has demonstrated expertise in fundraising, marketing, and media relations. She works with public and private agencies, non-profit organizations, the business community and foundations to create programs and activities that mutually benefit both the client and agency and create winning partnerships. She has developed marketing plans and branding campaigns that included strategy, programs, budgets, media relations, community outreach, fundraising, and research.