At kultivate, we are driven by a mission - your mission. We believe in nonprofits, and are committed to providing top-notch services at rates nonprofits can afford. This isn’t a sideline for us, it isn’t “charity work.” Working with nonprofits is what we do. Period.

Whether it is analyzing your fund development program, helping you build stronger relationships with your donors, or just writing a grant, we bring more than 20 years of nonprofit experience to every project.

Kristine Parkes has a master's degree in professional communication from La Salle University, and has earned the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).  Kristine's background as a volunteer,  staff member, board member, and now more than 10 years as a consultant allow her to bring a unique and complete perspective to every project.

Most recently, Kristine has become a trained and approved consultant and trainer for PANO's Standards for Excellence Program, helping nonprofits apply best-practice methods to every aspect of their operations.

Brian Parkes brings his background in marketing, project management, and knowledge of the technical side of fundraising to the team.  A strong communicator, Brian has an innate understanding of what makes donors tick. He has a strong ability to interface with individuals at all levels of an organization, and donors from any background, that gives him an edge when working with clients. Brian has spent the past seven years working almost exclusively in the nonprofit sector, giving him a well-rounded perspective on what it takes to make any project successful.