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Kate O'Malley

K.O. Strategies

Member profile details

First Name

Kate

Last Name

O'Malley

Organization

K.O. Strategies

Title

Founder & CEO

kate@kostrategies.com

Phone

312-307-4206

Address Line 1

11828 S BROOKSIDE DR

City

PALOS PARK

County

Cook

State/Province

Zip Code

60464

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Website / Social Platforms

Website

https://kostrategies.com/

www.linkedin.com/in/kateomalley321

Organization Profile

Organization Overview

K.O. Strategies is a nationally award-winning firm that helps clients tell their stories and achieve their goals. We provide a wide variety of strategic consulting services, including communications, public relations, advocacy, stakeholder relations, public affairs, Board consulting, coaching, marketing, strategic planning, and speechwriting. Our diverse and creative team has decades of experience helping clients connect with target audiences, manage challenging issues, develop and implement strategies, strengthen their organization, and raise their profiles. We have successfully worked with and in nonprofits, government entities, associations, corporations, and educational institutions. KOS is certified as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE).

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Services

Communications/Messaging
Strategy/Campaigns
Issue/Reputation Management
Public Relations/Marketing
Advocacy/Lobbying
Diversity/Multicultural Consulting
Content Development
Media/Social Media/Electronic
Strategic Planning/Meeting Facilitation
Public Affairs
Government Relations
Stakeholder Outreach/Relationship Building
Governance, Roles & Best Practices
Executive Coaching
Board Recruitment, Training & Diversity
CEO Recruitment, Selection & Transition
Programs/Services Evaluation
Public/Private Partnerships
Mergers
Speechwriting & Presentation Coaching

Practice Areas (select top 3)

Communications, Marketing & Public Relations (including Research and Strategy)
Policy Analysis and Advocacy
Strategic planning

Client List

Our clients have included:
Notre Dame Law School
Illinois Executives Ethics Commission
Citizens for a Health Community (1/2 Cent for Mental Health Campaign)
Luv City
Casa Central
Pathlights
NAMI Northern Illinois
Girl Scouts of Northwest Indiana
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors
Rosecrance Health Network
Nielsen
See www.kostrategies for additional clients

Testimonial 1

Strategic Planning: “K.O. Strategies did an excellent job leading our strategic planning process and facilitating our strategic planning session. It was a positive experience for our Board, and we accomplished far more than we expected during the session. The strategic plan and internal guide that K.O. Strategies generated for us are fantastic and have exceeded the expectations of the Board.”
David Gill, JD; NAMI Northern IL

Testimonial 2

Advocacy/Issue Campaign: “Kate at K.O. Strategies took the lead in developing and executing a plan to win voter approval for a much-needed half-cent increase in our local sales tax…. She kept a citizens committee organized, disciplined, on schedule, and effective in rallying a community to approve the tax increase by an overwhelming majority (+62%). We simply could not have done this without Kate’s leadership and expertise.”
-Paul A. Logli, Campaign Spokesperson

Testimonial 3

Communications: “Kate helped us craft a message that truly captured our history, impact, and vision for the future. We highly recommend K.O. Strategies to any organization looking to communicate their impact in a powerful and meaningful way."
Elaine Grande, Pathlights

Speaker's Bureau Information

Speaker Bio

Kate O'Malley has been a speaker, facilitator, and panelist at several conferences and events in the U.S., Latin America, and Canada. She has presented to hundreds of nonprofit leaders across the country on Board relations, communications, strategy, and advocacy, including as Adjunct Faculty for the University of the Notre Dame business school's Nonprofit Executive Program. Kate has more than 25 years' experience consulting with clients to help them communicate with target audiences, manage challenging issues, develop and implement strategies, advocate to achieve priorities, and raise their profiles. She is a highly sought-after speaker and facilitator.

Topic 1

How to Leverage the Talents and Resources of Nonprofit Board Members

Topic 1 Description

Learn creative and impactful ways to make the most of the time, talents, and resources of your nonprofit Board members.

Topic 2

Inspire your Team to Excel by Leveraging Entrepreneurial Approaches

Topic 2 Description

This engaging and interactive presentation shows nonprofit leaders and staff how they can apply entrepreneurial approaches to increase performance, job satisfaction, and employee retention.

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