Whitney Kippes

As an international development professional, you want to see your impact in the world. Your work developing partnerships, capturing new business, and writing compelling proposals moves your toward that impact. The trouble is, every time you try to get ahead of the next deadline, another fire pops up that requires your urgent attention. Simply hiring another consultant to fill the gap isn't going to solve your long term problem. Following old patterns results in lost efficiency at best and a season of losses, high turnover, and burnout at worst. It doesn't have to be this way. No matter where you are in the organization, change is possible. You've always known that slowing down, being more strategic, and investing in strengthening your own skills and the capacity of your team is worth it and that's exactly what you need, if only you could find time. What you need is a combined approach - the targeted proposal support you can trust to deliver immediate wins AND someone who can build your team's capacity to take your organization further. I'm here to get you there. __ 💡 Who my clients are I work with international development professionals at all levels in a variety of organizations. My clients range from the top 10 USAID contractors to founder-run start-ups. I've helped teams write their first business development strategy and land their 1000th win. I'm ready to meet you wherever you are right now. 🚀 How I help my clients My approach centers on meeting clients exactly where they are. Whether you have a team of one or a 1000, I work with you to identify your needs and create a tailored solution to meet them. Whatever your starting point, I work with clients in four main ways: 🗸 Individual coaching - For when you want to tackle a particular issue, get past a roadblock, or know burnout is around the corner. 🗸 Community with like-minded folks - Designed to get you the authentic connections your next step requires, without the stack of business cards you never revisit. 🗸 On-demand or customized training - Covering everything that Shipley doesn't (and some things they do), with a distinctly more engaging and international development-focused lens. 🗸 Bid support - Because I know sometimes you just need an extra body to help you get that last proposal across the finish line. __ When you are ready to take your strategy that step further, send me a message on LinkedIn and we can explore your needs.