Katie Appold

Nonprofit Nav, LLC

840 Jackson, #1052, Grand Haven, MI 49417 | (616) 566-4689 | katie@nonprofitnav.com
Works in: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont

Last updated:
Wednesday, Aug 06, 2025

Nonprofit Nav is a consulting practice for nonprofit organizations that desire to grow their reach and performance. Our expertise represents the diversity of nonprofit needs, which includes strategic planning, communications audits, and governance training and design. The clientele of Nonprofit Nav ranges from grassroots organizations to national and international associations and foundations. In all we do, we incorporate multiple perspectives - drawing off the experiences of our team and our clientele to make the best recommendations and provide solid guidance for our clients.

Areas of Expertise:

Board assessment, structure, training, performance

Succession / transition planning

Sponsorships and corporate partnerships

Business / financial models, Business plan development, Collaborations and mergers, Managing change, Meeting facilitation, Organizational assessments, Strategic planning, Organizational development

Deep expertise in these issue areas: Adult Education, Literacy, Health Care, Professional Associations, Social Services / Human Services

Past Clients:

  • Organization: American Psychological Foundation
    Name: Michelle Quist-Ryder
    Description of services provided: Strategic Planning, Governance Training, and Policy Revisions
    Year services provided: 2
    Contact Info: | mryder@apa.org
  • Organization: Inform USA
    Description of services provided: Contract Leadership
    Year services provided: 2
  • Organization: National Organization for Arts in Health
    Name: Danielle Acerra
    Description of services provided: Strategic Planning
    Year services provided: 1
    Contact Info: | danielle@thenoah.net


Training & Workshops:

  • Name: What Great Board Members Know (and Practice!)
    Duration: 60 Minutes
    Fee: $1 per session
    Fees Negotiable: Yes
    Minimum Audience Size:
    Maximum Audience Size: 200
    Reference: Jess Ronne, The Lucas Project, 616-617-9077
  • Name: Set Apart: How to Build a Clear and Compelling Value Proposition.
    Duration: 60 Minutes
    Fee: $1 per session
    Fees Negotiable: Yes
    Minimum Audience Size:
    Maximum Audience Size:
    Reference: Maria Wilson, Rodman for Kids, (978) 716-2771
  • Name: Navigating Detours: How to Effectively Lead Through Uncertainty & Chanage
    Duration: 60 Minutes
    Fee: $1 per hour
    Fees Negotiable:
    Minimum Audience Size:
    Maximum Audience Size:
    Reference: Nicole Caroen, Community Action Agencies of Michigan, 517.679.6410

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