“Working with Kellie has helped elevate every aspect of our fundraising program. She has challenged our thinking, helped us create a clear roadmap for growth, and provided practical guidance as we’ve hired for our team. Her team’s work on our master grant narrative has given us a consistent and compelling way to tell the Samueli Academy story. Kellie brings deep knowledge, thoughtful perspective, and the ability to turn ideas into action. She has become a valued resource for our organization.”
— Anthony Saba, Executive Director, Samueli Academy
“Leonidas Strategies provides clients with invaluable insight into how to navigate the unique challenges of the philanthropic sector. Whether you need guidance in organizational restructuring, help with a capital campaign or assistance with strategic planning, they have a broad range of experience and a true passion for delivering quality, achievable results. Their unparalleled commitment to clients results in sensible recommendations that provide a clear path to reaching their unique goals.”
— Jennifer Granger, Director of Development, Camino Health Center
“Leonidas Strategies are much more than consultants, they become true partners for both you and your organization. Kellie and her team are as dedicated and passionate about your success as you are! They will escort you and your organization down a proven path to success, I highly recommend them.”
— Rebecca Christiansen, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Family Promise of Orange County
“Kellie has supported us on our last two capital campaigns. I trust nobody more than Kellie as an advisor when developing a strategy for growing fundraising or launching a campaign.”
— Robert Santana, Chief Executive Officer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast
“I have had the opportunity to work with the team at Leonidas Strategies both as a nonprofit board member and as an accounting professional serving mutual clients, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Their expertise in fundraising, governance, and leadership development helps organizations build a strong foundation for long-term success. What stands out most is their commitment to collaboration, particularly between fundraising and finance teams, ensuring that development strategies align with financial realities and organizational capacity. They understand that sustainable growth requires both strong revenue generation and sound financial stewardship. ”
“Leonidas Strategies helped the OCWHP establish a successful giving and special events program. They helped articulate a strong case for support, created a structured development calendar, provided insightful guidance on how to approach and follow-up with funders and donors, and offered valuable technical assistance with events and campaigns. Kellie worked closely with our team to develop a cohesive fundraising strategy that enabled us to engage supporters more meaningfully in our work while diversifying our revenues. We are grateful to have partnered with Leonidas Strategies for several years.”
— Allyson Sonenshine, Founding Project Director, Orange County Women's Health Project
