Katy Beth Cassell

About Katy Beth Cassell

I’m a fundraising strategist and trusted thought partner to nonprofit leaders navigating growth, transition, and transformation. At Orr Group, I’ve led work across 13 clients—building major gift programs, growing prospect pipelines, guiding executive transitions, systematizing portfolio management in CRMs, and developing the fundraising infrastructure for startups—all across a range of mission areas and team sizes.I bring structure to ambiguity and energy to every engagement. My superpower is lifting those around me—helping teams see their full potential, connecting the dots between ideas and impact, and building systems that turn vision into action. I thrive in environments with honest dialogue, collaborative brainstorming, and big-picture thinking paired with practical follow-through. I’m also who you want by your side in a crisis: calm, steady, and solutions-focused.Whether I’m co-creating a new case for support, leading a donor strategy sprint, or troubleshooting messy data, I bring curiosity, clarity, and momentum to the table—alongside a deep belief in generosity and what fuels it.Let’s connect if you’re looking for a partner who can turn big ideas into smart, strategic execution and help your team grow along the way.

Experience

1. Senior Director

   Orr Group

   Jan 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Current/Recent Partners include-Boulder Crest Foundation: Interim Development Leadership-Made Possible/FP2030: Campaign Infrastructure Assessment-National Partnership for Women and Families: Outsourced MGO + Case Development and Pipeline Development / Moves Management-Federal City Council: Strategic Moves Management / Case Development-American College of Physicians: Institutional Fundraising Assessment-BAYADA Home Health Care: Foundation Strategy and Pipeline Development-East Side House Settlement: Campaign Management and Outsourced Major Gifts Support-National Council for Teachers of English: Outsourced Director of Development

Education

• North Greenville University

  BA

Skills

• Fundraising
• Grant Writing
• Event Planning
• Press Releases
• Arts Administration
• Marketing
• Prospect Research
• Social Media Marketing
• Stewardship
• Public Relations
• Copy Editing
• Volunteer Management
• Social Media Communications
• Raiser's Edge
• Endowment Reporting
• Relational Databases
• Communication
• Sponsorship Generation
• Educational Fundraising
• Proofreading
• Copywriting
• Online Auctions
• Auction Management
• Gala Events
• Acting