Kelly Dougherty

Director of Development and Communications @Kkfi 90.1 Fm

Kansas City, MO, US

A strategic leadership role responsible for driving significant revenue growth and enhancing organizational visibility. This position oversees all aspects of fundraising, including unrestricted revenue, new funding opportunities, and donor stewardship, while leading compelling communications, brand management, and strategic special events. Collaborates closely with the Board and staff to achieve mission-critical outcomes and ensure compliance with fiscal and regulatory requirements, including those of the FCC and the IRS. Orchestrated a comprehensive station rebrand, delivering a modern, vibrant identity that balanced respect for history with a future-forward appeal. The result significantly enhanced station image and audience engagement.Successfully implemented new CRM while concurrently managing major pledge drive during critical loss of CPB funding, ensuring operational continuity and revenue.Provided de facto Executive Director leadership for three years, ensuring operational continuity and advancing key objectives during a critical period.Successfully presented a key funding initiative on short notice at the National Federation of Community Broadcasters\' national industry conference, underscoring my readiness and ability to articulate critical financial strategies to colleagues from across the country. Negotiated complimentary membership with Public Media Journalist Association, providing essential resources for news/public affairs team and enhancing programming quality at no expense.Developed and fully managed a targeted capital campaign to address the urgent need for repairing our essential tower. This successful effort secured vital funding, safeguarding the station\'s broadcasting capabilities.Drove significant revenue growth in 2024: increased fundraising donations by 55%, grant funding by 250%, and overall revenue by 119%.

Baker University

MLA

Emporia State University

BS