Kate Ford
About Kate Ford
Kate Ford serves as a Senior Director at CCS Fundraising, where she specializes in feasibility studies, prospect analysis, and case development. With extensive experience in strategic guidance and nonprofit capacity building, she has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Phipps Neighborhoods and Samaritan Daytop Village.
Work at CCS Fundraising
Kate Ford serves as a Senior Director at CCS Fundraising, where she has been employed since 2021. In her role, she engages in feasibility studies, prospect analysis, and case development. She develops comprehensive communications strategies and collaborates with Boards and executives to enhance organizational capacity. Ford focuses on donor cultivation and stewardship to strengthen nonprofit organizations. She innovates and executes efficient strategies to support clients' missions.
Previous Experience
Before joining CCS Fundraising, Kate Ford held several significant positions. She worked at Phipps Neighborhoods as Chief of Staff from 2018 to 2020, where she contributed to organizational leadership in New York. Prior to that, she served as Assistant Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. from 2013 to 2018. Her earlier experience includes a role as Development Events Manager at The White House Project from 2007 to 2009 and as Fiscal Administrator at Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. from 2004 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Kate Ford studied at Emerson College, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Stage Management and Production from 1998 to 2002. Her educational background supports her expertise in strategic planning and organizational development. Ford provides professional guidance and coaching to help individuals and teams learn and succeed, reflecting her commitment to fostering growth within organizations.
Coaching and Strategic Guidance
In her professional capacity, Kate Ford offers strategic guidance and coaching to individuals and teams. She focuses on helping them learn, grow, and succeed in their respective roles. This aspect of her work emphasizes her commitment to enhancing organizational effectiveness and capacity through targeted professional development.