Katherine Caskey

Katherine has worked in nonprofit organizational and fund development work for the past 20 years. For over 6 years Katherine has a proven record in elevating the work of numerous nonprofit organizations in Miami, Collier County and nationwide as a Strategic Organizational and Fund Development Consultant. Most recently, Katherine led the fund development of the Coral Gables Community Foundation as its first Director of Philanthropy aiding the CEO and Board in implementing the next phase of the strategic vision. Katherine moved to Miami as the Director of Leadership Giving of The Everglades Foundation, where she led the major and principal gift program and co-led a $55 -million endowment campaign.

Throughout her career, Katherine has successfully elevated the culture of philanthropy of numerous organizations, including The Coral Gables Community Foundation, Kristi House, Island Dolphin Care, The Everglades Foundation, The South Collier YMCA, as a lead consultant to nonprofits with Riley Philanthropy, as the Vice President for Development of the Guadalupe Center in Immokalee, Florida as well as international organizations. Katherine’s innovative efforts have developed these organization’s structure and strategic vision thus growing extensive philanthropic support. In 2001, Katherine was the trailblazer in the start-up of Cristo Rey St. Martin, an affordable, private, college-preparatory high school for students from low-income families in Waukegan, Illinois. Upon completion of the feasibility study, she was instrumental in securing the 1.5-million-dollar start-up grant from the Cassin Educational Initiative Foundation and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Katherine is mission driven and values giving back to the community. Katherine has served on boards and committees in Illinois and Florida. In addition to the Frost Art Museum at FIU Advisory Board, her board service has included, The Junior League of Miami and Beaux Arts of Miami. Katherine has also held positions on the boards of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Collier-Lee Chapter as President Elect, the Culinary and Hospitality Education Foundation (CHEF) as Vice President, and The League Club of Naples as VP of Development. Katherine has led professional development seminars at the Center for Nonprofit Excellence at Hodges University and most recently served on a panel discussing Nonprofit Boards with Farther.

She earned a BA in Spanish and Behavioral Science from Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has traveled and worked in Latin America, Europe, Chicago, and Southwest Florida. Katherine is passionate about spending time with her family and serving the community, through supporting the arts, education and the environment.