Katharine Keller

Kat (she/her) joined the BGA team in February 2023 as senior manager of institutional partnerships, raising grant and sponsorship support for BGA’s mission and key projects. Previously, she served as director of advancement and strategic partnerships at Forefront, Illinois’ statewide network of nonprofit, philanthropy, and social impact leaders. Prior to these roles, she spent a decade developing and growing corporate, foundation, and government partnerships for Lions Clubs International Foundation and working as fundraising and communication consultant at CCS Fundraising. Kat holds a BA in English Literature from Calvin University and is pursuing a certificate in Integrated Marketing Communications from DePaul University’s Kellstadt Center.