Empowering Nonprofits to Scale, Sustain, and Maximize Social Impact

Does This Sound Familiar?

You are passionate about your mission, yet fundraising increasingly feels like an uphill battle.

You know your nonprofit can do more, yet you don’t have the resources or strategy for continued growth.

You are working harder than ever, yet without a clear plan, achieving sustainability feels out of reach.

KBL Impact Partners is Your Solution

We’re Kathy and Brad Lambert, founders of KBL Impact Partners, an organization that equips nonprofit leaders with the strategies and tools to raise more money and amplify their community impact. Our mission is to ignite organizations to scale their social impact and diversify their funding by adopting a proven model for growth and sustainability.

With decades of experience building and leading successful nonprofits, we and our team provide strategic support, capacity building, and leadership development to help you grow, sustain, and thrive.

Explore our Services

Capacity Building

Our capacity building services help nonprofits grow stronger from the inside out. Whether you're looking to expand funding, build strategic partnerships, or sharpen your organizational focus, our team offers tailored support to meet your goals.

Using tools like the TCC Group’s Core Capacity Assessment Tool (CCAT®), we help you evaluate your nonprofit organization’s core capacities, strengths, and growth opportunities, and we’ll help you build the capacity needed to lead with clarity and confidence for sustained success.

Executive Coaching

Partner with Kathy to unlock your full potential and create a life of authenticity, joy, and fulfillment. Through a personalized assessment, Kathy will help you explore where you are now, uncover new possibilities, and develop a concrete plan to move forward.

Whether you’re looking to reimagine your career, achieve greater financial freedom, or set ambitious goals, Kathy’s vast experience will help you tap into your inner genius and take meaningful action toward success.

Frame Up for Funding

Discover the proven step-by-step process Brad and Kathy used at their nonprofit, Connections to Success, to generate more income and grow social impact.

During the CFRE-Certified program, Frame Up for Funding, nonprofit leaders discover how to diversify their funding and position their organizations for growth and long-term sustainability. You’ll learn the same method that has helped over 100 organizations raise over $6M in funding in just 12 weeks.

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KBL Leadership Academy

Powered by Evolation Consulting, this hands-on program helps nonprofit leaders build high-performing, engaged teams using the same world-class leadership principles trusted by Fortutne 500 companies.

Gain practical systems and tools to improve collaboration, strengthen alignment, and create a focused action plan that drives lasting impact.

Walk away with clear next steps and a personalized roadmap your team can sustain with confidence.

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Unlock Your Nonprofit’s Full Potential

with the Core Capacity Assessment Tool (CCAT®)

Over 7,000 nonprofits have used the CCAT® to build capacity, strengthen operations, and deliver on their missions. Brad and Kathy Lambert are certified CCAT® facilitators, and they’re excited to offer this powerful tool as part of their consulting services.

The CCAT® is an online, survey-based assessment developed by TCC Group to evaluate nonprofit organizations’ core capacities and overall effectiveness. When an organization completes the CCAT®, they receive a detailed report assessing various aspects of nonprofit effectiveness including leadership capabilities, resource management, and organizational performance.

With a clear, data-informed capacity-building plan, you’ll be equipped to grow your nonprofit into its next lifecycle stage with increased effectiveness and sustainability.

Ready to build a stronger, more resilient organization?

As Seen On

Kathy Lambert

KBL Founder

Kathy empowers nonprofits with the tools and resources to achieve their maximum impact. Passionate about coaching, leadership development, team building, and facilitation, Kathy works with change agents to scale their organization’s impact and diversify and increase their revenue to co-create social change.

Meet Brad &
Kathy Lambert

Brad and Kathy bring over 50 years of nonprofit experience to help you scale your organization’s impact and revenue while doing what you love. They spent 23 years growing their nonprofit, Connections to Success, into a program that raised over $44M and operated in 7 states with 10 membership sites before stepping down as COO and CEO and founding KBL Impact Partners, LLC.

Brad Lambert

KBL Founder

A visionary and social entrepreneur with strong business development skills, Brad inspires organizations to scale their social impact and diversify their funding. He helps organizations accelerate their funding growth by sharing what took him 23 years to learn. He is committed to making a positive impact and helping others do the same.

Meet Our Associates

Sheleia Phillips

Founder and Principal Consultant of SMP Nonprofit Consulting

Sheleia specializes in helping nonprofits with expert grant writing. Over the last five years, she and her team have successfully secured more than $5.5 million in funding for nonprofits.

Rhonda Gray

Consultant

Rhonda equips nonprofits with the tools they need to strengthen their capacity, become more efficient, and make a greater impact.

Paul Hott

President and CEO of Evolation Consulting

Paul is an executive, coach, and consultant with 28 years of experience partnering with Fortune 500 and nonprofit leaders to implement talent strategies that build high performing and engaged workforces.

Donor Conversations
Mini Course

Discover effective fundraising strategies to attract new donors, boost current contributions, and turn donors into lifelong supporters.

Transforming Nonprofits, One Success Story at a Time:

Inspirational, informative, and supportive are just a few of the words that come to mind when I think of the invaluable experience I had working with Kathy and the Frame-Up Cohort participants.”

~ Kendra Gage, Founder & Executive Director, Backpack To Briefcase

“I highly recommend Kathy Lambert and Frame Up for anyone looking for a valuable partner in their nonprofit journey. My experience working with Kathy and her team was nothing short of exceptional.”

~ Scott Ellis, Area Development at ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

“Kathy is an absolute dream to work with! She is so encouraging and willing to impart valuable information to move your nonprofit forward. She is a blessing to so many, and it was an honor to learn from her.”

~ Carrie Schmitt, Founder at Love Like Jackson

“Working with Kathy and Brad has been an absolute pleasure, and I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of fundraising & consulting services. They are dedicated, hardworking, and have a passion for making a positive impact on those they work with.”

~Aleisha Mulnix, Development Officer

“I was also shocked how quickly our organization was able to reach our goal we set in the beginning of the program. I have to admit I felt we were overly ambitious setting our goal; however, we exceeded our goal within the first few weeks of the program.”

~Tara A Holstein, Board Member at Love Like Jackson

Voices of Impact: Leading the Social Movement

A weekly radio and TV show hosted by Kathy and Brad Lambert, Voices of Impact features nonprofit leaders and change-makers who share insights on strategic funding, partnerships, board development, and more.

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Our Partners

Ready to Transform Your Nonprofit’s Future?

Let’s work together to unlock your nonprofit’s full potential, secure sustainable funding, and expand your social impact.