Fundraising Consultants
Kitty Nangle Lohrum, M.A.
Senior Principal Consultant | Advancement Strategy, Fundraising & Organizational Transformation
Kitty Nangle Lohrum, M.A. Nonprofit Executive Leader | Cross-Sector Coalition Builder | Strategic Philanthropy Advisor I help philanthropists, foundations, and mission-driven organizations translate intention into measurable impact. With over 20 years of experience in leading high-stakes fundraising, strategic planning, and organizational change across education, health, workforce development, and social innovation, I bring the practitioner depth that complex philanthropic challenges demand. My work includes enrollment management strategies to enhance donor engagement and financial aid staffing to support sustainable growth in higher education consulting. I co-led a $150M capital campaign at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon — the most ambitious fundraising effort in the hospital's history — grew annual philanthropic revenue from $1.3M to $8.1M at Fontbonne University, and brought more than 5,000 first-time donors to St. Vincent de Paul. What I bring is range — and the conviction behind it. My career across social service, healthcare, and education has been in deliberate service to the greater good, driven by a deep commitment to equity-centered change. A fluent Spanish speaker, returned Peace Corps volunteer, and group relations facilitator, I build trust across lines of difference in ways most professionals can't — and am equally comfortable in boardrooms and living rooms. I'm also a builder of people and a trusted partner to boards and fellow leaders. I've developed fundraising professionals who have gone on to lead — through direct coaching, mentorship, and the collaborative culture I create on my teams — and through my graduate classroom at UMSL, where I've taught philanthropy and nonprofit strategy for more than a decade. My best references are the people who have reported to me. I bring that same developmental orientation to board engagement: recruiting volunteer leaders, transforming board culture and raising giving expectations, and mobilizing trustees as active partners in ambitious goals. At Fontbonne, I increased trustee giving by more than 400% and established five new advisory boards — turning governance from obligation into ownership. I love what I do and consider it my calling. I hold a master's in Leadership & Organizational Development from Saint Louis University and a B.S. in Biology from Regis University. I live in St. Louis with my husband Brad, my sons Hank and Mac, and my dogs Freddy and Ginger — who can usually be found supervising my native garden.
Gregg Fort
Senior Consultant | Advancement Strategy, Fundraising & Organizational Transformation
Gregg Alan Fort is a nationally recognized advancement and nonprofit executive with more than three decades of leadership experience in fundraising, strategic planning, organizational restructuring, and revenue growth. He specializes in helping mission-driven organizations, associations, and higher education institutions strengthen operations, expand revenue streams, and execute high-impact capital and comprehensive campaigns.
Gregg currently serves as Vice President of Regional Operations for the Epilepsy Foundation of America, where he oversees national field operations and revenue development across ten regions and 28 state-based affiliates. In this role, he leads initiatives spanning fundraising strategy, marketing and communications, advocacy, grant development, volunteer engagement, and board governance. A member of the organization’s senior leadership team, Gregg has played a key role in driving operational transformation, including implementing a national restructuring plan that improved performance from a $1.2M deficit to a sustained annual net revenue surplus.
Throughout his career, Gregg has consistently delivered measurable results. He has led large, multi-functional teams and developed high-performing advancement programs for institutions such as Hartwick College, Hilbert College, and DePaul University. As campaign manager for The Campaign for Hartwick Students, he helped raise $34.7 million—the largest fundraising total in the college’s history, exceeding the campaign goal and transforming donor engagement. His leadership has also resulted in significant increases in annual giving, major gifts, corporate partnerships, and overall advancement efficiency.
Earlier in his career, Gregg held senior leadership roles in NCAA Division I athletics and institutional advancement, directing fundraising, marketing, and external operations at multiple universities. He has successfully led large-scale fundraising initiatives, facility development projects, and corporate partnership programs, including multimillion-dollar campaigns and naming gift strategies.
Gregg holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communications from Austin College and has completed graduate coursework in public administration at Hilbert College. He is an active member of professional organizations including the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
He is also deeply engaged in civic and community leadership, with service in Rotary organizations, nonprofit boards, and regional initiatives.