Kate Garroway

About Kate Garroway

I have over 20 years of cross-functional leadership experience in mission-driven environments. My expertise spans strategy, operations, financial management, HR and people management, program design and management, technology, and fundraising. I have both internal leadership and consultative experience helping nonprofits develop equitable and effective internal capacity, systems, and practices to align with and support their missions. I am a collaborative leader adept at translating strategy into an actionable roadmap of clear operational steps bolstered by robust financial projections. I have assessed, recommended, and implemented finance and operational improvements for nonprofit organizations across a wide range of sizes, levels of complexity, business models, and mission areas. My track record of fostering trust among varied internal and external stakeholders is strong, including building teams and developing new leaders. CORE COMPETENCIES: Nonprofit Leadership, Cross-Functional Leadership, Strategy Development, Operations Management, Financial Management, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Team Building, People Management, Coaching, Project Management, Change Management.

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Carmel Hill Fund

   Nov 2023 — Present

   Leads CHF’s operational vision, overseeing finance, grants management, HR, facilities, IT, and overall operations in support of strategy, in alignment with mission, and with a focus on maximizing resources.

Education

• Barnard College

  BA, English, Minor in Dance

• Yale School of Management

  MBA, Nonprofit Strategy & Finance

  2012

Skills

• Strategy
• Team Management
• Philanthropy
• Fundraising
• Communication
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Budgets
• Nonprofits
• Nonprofit Finance
• Project Management