Krystalynn Keller Email & Phone Number

Bellingham, Wa, Us

Bellingham, Wa, Us

As Partnership Development Manager at Evergreen Social Impact, I lead efforts to expand the organization's portfolio of sponsored projects, focusing on relationship-building and business development. I work closely with the Executive Director to identify new partnership opportunities, develop strategies for fundraising, and enhance ESI’s capacity to support social-impact initiatives. By fostering connections within the community and collaborating on strategic goals, I help strengthen the financial sustainability of the organization and ensure that our sponsored projects receive the operational support they need to thrive.

In my role with the Andy Hill CARE Fund, I am responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy to promote CARE Fund’s mission of advancing cancer research in Washington State. I work with the CARE Fund’s leadership team to craft and distribute content that highlights our progress and engages key audiences. This includes managing newsletters and outreach efforts, as well as maintaining a strategic communications calendar that aligns with CARE Fund’s goals. My focus is on ensuring that the CARE Fund’s message is clear, impactful, and effectively reaches those who can support and benefit from our work.

Bellingham, Washington, United States

I specialize in providing comprehensive nonprofit consulting services. From defining strategic visions and facilitating board training to effective financial management and effective fundraising initiatives, my approach is tailored to your organizational needs. With a keen focus on optimizing operations through streamlined processes and strategic marketing, I am committed to collaborating with you to drive lasting positive change.

Bellingham, Washington, United States

As the Executive Director of Shifting Gears, I spearheaded organizational growth and program development to empower women through outdoor recreation. I facilitated quarterly financial forecasting alongside the Board Treasurer and successfully oversaw a volunteer program with over 160 volunteers, handling all aspects of onboarding, offboarding, and recognition.I established and nurtured key partnerships with industry leaders like Transition Bikes, Evil Bikes, Big Agnes, and Wild Rye, securing essential resources for our programs. My efforts in coordinating major events significantly contributed to the organization's revenue, and I led a 7-person working Board of Directors to achieve annual fundraising, event, and programmatic goals.Through effective grant writing, I secured necessary funding and ensured compliance with all reporting requirements. I developed and implemented a strategic plan for 2023-2025, outlining clear objectives and actionable steps for the organization. Additionally, I designed and implemented all programs serving over 700 women throughout Washington, fostering confidence, wellness, and joy in outdoor activities.

As the Operations Director at VMBA, I directed critical internal functions, supporting 30 staff members and serving a membership of 10,000, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. I managed grant processing, tracking, and support for federal and state grants to Chapters, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and electronic payment disbursements. Additionally, I improved internal processes related to human resources, program documentation, event and outreach management, Chapter development, and financial tracking.I led donor stewardship initiatives, managing the Annual Fund performance and coordinating successful fundraising campaigns. I oversaw donor-advised platforms, stock donations, and supported the investment of VMBA’s long-term funds. Serving as the main point of contact for Chapter representatives and the membership base, I addressed escalated questions and concerns.My responsibilities also included managing all human resource functions for 30+ employees, including payroll administration, onboarding and offboarding processes, and maintenance of policies, handbooks, and manuals. I monitored financial reports for a significant annual budget using QuickBooks Online, ensuring accuracy and transparency, and upgraded VMBA's technology platforms by integrating Google Suite to enhance organizational efficiency and collaboration.I administered vendor payments, managed financial transactions, and systematically categorized entries in QuickBooks. As Chair of the DEI Committee, I oversaw annual initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization. I developed the Operations Manual, created an Event Handbook, and established a comprehensive Resource Library for VMBA and its 29 Chapters, ensuring the organization had robust resources and clear guidelines for its activities.

Burlington, Vermont Area

Chill is a positive youth development program where boardsports become a vehicle for empowerment. Revolving around a core value-driven curriculum, Chill programs consist of experiential learning activities, reflection, and discussion, paired with boardsport lessons. Chill’s six core values provide youth with a foundation and framework for learning and growth, supported and enhanced through on-board progression and adult mentorship. Chill removes all barriers to accessing boardsports by providing youth with everything they need to get after it, at absolutely no cost.

Williston, Vermont

As the Programs Director for Part 2 Afterschool, I maintained all aspects of a successful afterschool education program. My responsibilities included student supervision, building family and school partnerships, staff development, fiscal management, curriculum design, and program facilitation.

Jamaica

Peace Corps' global mission of promoting world peace and friendship through community-based development and cross-cultural understanding is the mainstay of Peace Corps Jamaica. Indeed, Peace Corps Jamaica's own vision is to be nationally recognized for being responsive to Jamaica’s development needs by: Providing Jamaican communities and organizations with trained men and women; identifying effective and sustainable solutions; forging mutually beneficial partnerships; and supporting Volunteers and staff in a safe , peaceful and culturally sensitive environment.

Plainfield, Vermont

EarthWalk Vermont, founded in 2005 by Angella Gibbons, is a nonprofit nature education organization located in the Winooski River Valley in Plainfield, Vermont. EarthWalk's mission is to inspire and empower children, families and communities to reconnect with and care for one another and the Earth through long-term nature mentoring. EarthWalk's nature mentoring approach draws from and is inspired by the practices and principles documented in Coyote’s Guide to Connecting to Nature by Jon Young, Ellen Haas and Evan McGowan. There are now over three hundred affiliate schools and programs around the world utilizing these mentoring principles, including EarthWalk Vermont.

Burlington, Vermont Area

The Peace Corps Recruiting Office at the University of Vermont provides assistance to individuals curious about or interested in applying to Peace Corps. The recruiter will answer questions you have about Peace Corps, put you in contact with area Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs), or help you with the initial steps of the applications process. Although located on the UVM campus, the regional office assists all area residents. Working in collaboration with the East Region and the Green Mountain Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Association, the UVM office serves as an information and educational resource to area educators, community groups and individuals.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Greenpop is an award-winning registered non-profit organisation headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.We work to restore ecosystems and empower environmental stewards through forest restoration, urban greening, food gardening, and environmental awareness projects across Sub- Saharan Africa. Founded in 2010, we have planted over 150,000 trees and inspired over 132,000 active citizens across South Africa, Zambia, Malawi, and Tanzania.

Burlington, Vermont Area

Founded in 1982, VFP is a non-profit organization offering over 3000 voluntary service opportunities around the world.Volunteers For Peace (VFP) organizes, promotes and supports voluntary service opportunities in the USA and abroad as an effective means of intercultural education, service learning, and community development.VFP empowers host communities to work cooperatively for environmental sustainability, social justice, and peace.VFP provides opportunities for volunteers to develop leadership skills and global connections. We advocate for civic engagement and encourage volunteers to apply their new skills as citizen diplomats, community activists and global leaders.

Burlington, Vermont Area

UVM Eco-Reps are undergraduate student employees who help their peers make more sustainable choices while on campus and build an environmental justice ethic that lasts a lifetime.Eco-Reps work on outreach and education campaigns covering topics that are relevant to students and tie back to campus life, like energy, food, transportation, water, waste and more – always with an emphasis on equity. Each campaign includes a campus-wide element as well as programming tailored for each Residential Life Learning Community.

Master Of Science - Ms, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies

·Major: Environmental Studies ·Double Minor: Global Studies, Community & International Development ·Related coursework: 2+ years.

Semester Abroad

·Related coursework: Environmental Science, Biology, Watershed Restoration, Entrepreneurship