about
Kindred Spirits Collaborative partners with mission-driven organizations to strengthen fundraising strategy, grant management, and donor relationships.
our mission
Our mission is to help nonprofits secure sustainable funding and build lasting partnerships rooted in authenticity, alignment, and shared purpose. We believe fundraising is a practice of connection and clarity, where strategic action meets heartfelt mission. Through thoughtful collaboration, we help organizations achieve stability, strengthen community trust, and create meaningful impact that endures.
Philosophy
The Vesica Piscis, represented in our logo, symbolizes the intersection of two circles, a space where collaboration, strategy, and purpose meet. It reflects our belief that true progress happens through alignment between vision and execution.
This intersection defines our work. We bring strategic expertise, donor-centric thinking, and a collaborative spirit to every engagement, helping organizations grow with integrity and confidence.
Guided by Purpose
Integrity
We approach every partnership with honesty, transparency, and respect for your mission.
Clarity
We simplify complex challenges and bring focus to the path ahead, helping leaders make informed and confident decisions.
Collaboration
We work alongside your team to align fundraising strategy with organizational capacity and long-term goals.
Sustainability
We build systems and relationships that support long-term success and organizational balance.
Meet Our Founder
Lauren Wiskerson,
Fundraising Executive
My name is Alexa Young
Lauren Wiskerson is a Certified Fundraising Executive with more than 15 years of experience helping nonprofits strengthen their funding strategies and deepen donor relationships. Her background spans community health, sustainability, veteran causes, the arts, and beyond. She has raised millions of dollars for causes close to her heart and developed systems and partnerships that sustain growth over time.
Lauren is honored to have made professional fundraising her career and life path. She approaches her work as both a strategic and relational practice, one that balances thoughtful planning with genuine connection. Her clients value her calm presence, depth of experience, and ability to create clarity within complexity.
Outside of her professional work, Lauren is passionate about holistic wellness, creativity, and the natural world. These values inspire her to support organizations striving to create lasting change and meaningful impact.
You can learn more about Lauren’s journey and approach to mission-driven work in her feature interviews with Bold Journey and Canvas Rebel.
What Our Partners Say
Terence Ty
CEO, Tenawell
"Working with Kindred Spirits Collaborative has been an absolute game-changer for Tenawell. Lauren brought incredible insight and dedication to our grant strategy and partner outreach efforts, which exceeded our expectations. The thoughtful, structured approach used not only helped us identify high-potential funding opportunities but also connected us with key partners that align perfectly with our mission. The results from our initial collaboration were so impressive that I knew immediately I wanted to continue working together. KSC's support has been instrumental in helping Tenawell expand its reach and create lasting community impact.
I highly recommend KSC to anyone looking to develop strategic partnerships and secure sustainable funding."