TEAM
The team at Kimberly’s Business by Design is united by a shared commitment to helping organizations achieve exceptional results. Whether part of our Foundational Team or our Workshop and Training Facilitators, each member brings experience and passion for empowering people and communities. Known for personal attention, responsiveness, and providing achievable solutions, our team values honesty, integrity, and continuous improvement. Together, we strive to deliver reliable, high-quality support that gets the job done right while engaging all stakeholders in the process.
We Value
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ALL people
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Honesty, Integrity and Transparency
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Listening and Engaging all Stakeholders
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Continuous learning and improvement
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Achieving exceptional results
We Are Known For
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Personal attention and listening skills
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Responsiveness and engagement
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Providing achievable solutions
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Reliability
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Exceptional quality
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Getting the job done right
Kimberly Pinkerton, BSOM, CCP
Founder/CEO
Credible experience
With over 30 years in economic and community development, nonprofit management, business consulting and training, Kimberly has the credible experience to help guide your organization to success.
Progressive Clients
Community Foundations, Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development organizations, Girl Scouts of the USA, and hundreds of other nonprofit organizations working to make a positive difference – from United Ways to those who serve the homeless.
Relatable
Shares experiences and hands-on knowledge in a real-world, fun and engaging way for guiding leaders who desire a change for the better.
Background
Kimberly has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Management, has been recognized by the State of Indiana’s House of Representatives, is a Certified Chamber Professional, has received the Indiana State Chamber Executive of the Year Award and several other recognitions from Community Corrections to achieving the highest adult award in Girl Scouting.
Ideal Clients
Kimberly’s ideal clients are hopeful about developing their people, communities and organizations to truly make an impact for the common good. They are open-minded and committed to achieving their missions for the greatest impact. These clients understand that investing in people and implementing achievable strategies using best practices are important to their success.
Personal Passions
Kimberly is the mother of five children, loves all things outdoors, but especially camping, hiking, boating and kayaking. She is also known for her voracious love of reading and when not working, you may find her on the porch swing absorbed in a good mystery book.
Foundational Team
Meet the foundational team at Kimberly's Business by Design. Our experts specialize in strategic planning, business and nonprofit development, project management, and entrepreneurship. With a wealth of experience and a passion for helping others succeed, we are dedicated to guiding you through every step of your journey. Together, we create innovative services tailored your unique needs.
Founder/CEO
Kimberly Pinkerton, BSOM, CCP
Expert at visioning, strategic planning, processes, board development and reporting.
Amazing Research and Administrative Assistant
Christine Walsh
Goes down every rabbit hole researching facts and handles all necessary details without which we could not function.
CEO, Project Matters, LLC
Amy Beechy
Expert in business entrepreneurship, community assessments, and special projects. Our professional collaboration with Amy provides clients with a thorough range of entrepreneurial, project development, outcomes measurements and other skills.
Workshop And Training Facilitators
Welcome to Kimberly's Business by Design! Our experienced trainers specialize in nonprofit leadership and grant writing. We empower your organization with the skills needed to create a significant impact. Let us help you achieve your goals!
CEO, Project Matters, LLC
Amy Beechy
Amy has been making positive changes in communities for almost 20 years. After working in various areas of nonprofit management, Amy started her own consulting firm, Project Matters LLC, in 2009. Project Matters engages in community development and specializes in program feasibility, planning, implementation, and outcomes with a focus on entrepreneurship, education/training and healthcare. Clients include economic development organizations, community foundations, Chambers of Commerce, United Ways, postsecondary education institutions and healthcare organizations.
Loring, Sternberg & Assoc.
Adam Clevenger
For over a decade, Adam has created donor-centered and sustainable fundraising programs for a variety of nonprofit organizations. Before joining the Loring, Sternberg and Associates team, Adam served as Regional Collaboration Manager for the YMCA of the USA, working closely with 300 local Ys to support their board development, annual and capital fundraising efforts. In addition to annual support efforts, he has been a key leader on staff teams raising over $80 million in capital contributions.
Community Development Coordinator
Shae Kmicikewycz
Shae began her career as a Main Street Director, securing $1 million in downtown development funding. She went on to lead the Indiana Main Street Program under OCRA working with not-for-profits on board development, strategic planning, brand development and nonprofit management. She also created new State Main Street initiatives, including grant programs. Shae is currently a Community Development Coordinator and has secured funding for road infrastructure, economic development, façade improvement, and park improvement through various grant resources.
Founder/CEO
Kimberly Pinkerton, BSOM, CCP
With more than 30 years of experience in community and economic development, nonprofit management, business consulting, and training, Kimberly is well-equipped to guide your organization toward success. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management, has been honored by the Indiana House of Representatives, is a Certified Chamber Professional, and has received the Indiana State Chamber Executive of the Year Award, along with several other accolades, ranging from contributions to Community Corrections to earning the highest adult honor in Girl Scouting.
Stillwell+Co.
Krista Stillwell
Krista Stillwell is the founder and chief Strategist of Stillwell+Co, a marketing and business strategy firm in Frankfort, IN. Krista and her team of passionate ladies serve a variety of small and medium sized businesses throughout the Midwest, focused on making marketing decisions practical, efficient, and ROI-driven. She partners with businesses on anything marketing and PR, but loves guiding strategic direction the most. When not working in the business, Krista is a Farmer's wife to Bryan, and a fur mom to Lainey and Lola, her Chocolate Australian Cattle Dogs. She loves college sports, beach vacations, and enjoying new restaurants.
Goaldy
Macy Troyer
Macy works closely with organizations as the founder of Goaldy, a social media marketing and business consulting agency pioneering the way to elevate brands on social media. She has over 7 years of experience growing brands on social media and has partnered with over a dozen industries varying from startups to multi-million-dollar companies and everywhere in between. Macy graduated from Indiana University with degrees in marketing, business management, and international studies. Find out more about Macy and Goaldy at www.itsgoaldy.com.