Hillary is a consultant specializing in grant writing, fundraising content strategy, and impact-driven storytelling for nonprofits. Over the past 15+ years, she has secured funding from multilateral organizations, government agencies, foundations, corporations, and individual donors.
She excels at translating complex programs into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with funders and stakeholders alike. To date, Hillary has raised more than $100 million and maintains an 87% success rate on grant proposals when organizations follow her strategic guidance. Her experience spans sectors including humanitarian relief and international development, global health, education and youth, social services, justice and advocacy, arts and culture, and faith-based organizations.
Hillary holds a B.A. in Sociology from The George Washington University. Living in San Diego, California with her Brazilian husband and their dog, Hillary carries a global perspective and a love for community and culture into every part of her work and life.
Strategy and Storytelling
Hillary Richards Gonçalves
COO
Alexandra Barreto
Alexandra is our Chief Operating Officer and helps lead the internal operations and strategic planning that keep The Kipos Group running smoothly. She strengthens the structure, systems, and team alignment behind the scenes so we can stay focused on our mission: helping nonprofits grow their fundraising capacity and expand their impact.
With over eight years of experience supporting small and mid-sized businesses, Alexandra brings clarity, organization, and steady execution to our growth. Her work ensures we can scale sustainably while maintaining the quality and care our clients expect.
Originally from Colombia, Alexandra is passionate about supporting mission-driven organizations and contributing to work that creates meaningful, lasting change.
Jessica is our Admin & Operations Support, assisting with scheduling, client communications, and administrative coordination across the organization. She helps ensure that day-to-day logistics are handled efficiently so the team can stay focused on strategic priorities and client delivery.
With five years of experience supporting C-level executives and organizations across the United States and Europe, Jessica brings reliability, responsiveness, and strong attention to detail to her role. She is committed to providing a smooth and positive experience for both clients and team members.
Admin & Operations Support
Jessica Valiente
Consultant
Karyn Bryant
Karyn is a senior consultant who specializes in developing innovative and smart, customized solutions that grow revenue for the multitude of important missions making our world a better place. Over the past 18+ years, she has raised millions of dollars for local, national, and international nonprofits in both leadership and frontline fundraiser roles.
She has built development programs from the ground up, refined structure and strategy, developed comprehensive annual fundraising plans and campaigns, aligned fundraising and marketing teams, aligned national and regional fundraising teams, hired highly effective and engaged fundraisers, and developed mid-level, major gift, and planned giving programs. She also excels at writing compelling fundraising appeals and unclogging the pipeline from membership to mid-level to major gifts.
At the heart of her consulting work is her belief that effectively blending strategy, structure, and relationship building is the key to unlocking revenue growth.
Lydia Baeza is a grant writer who has worked for the International Rescue Committee, the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission, and World Relief. She develops compelling grant proposals that align with organizational policies and meet funding requirements. Her work focuses on securing funding from federal, state, and private sources while ensuring compliance with 2 CFR 200 and other applicable regulations.
Lydia holds a Master of Arts in Global Development and Justice from Multnomah University and a Bachelor of Arts in Family Sciences from California State University, Fresno. She has expertise in grant writing, program design, grant budgeting, and contract management. Lydia is passionate about using these skills to strengthen mission-driven organizations and help them secure the resources they need to create meaningful, lasting impact.
Grant Writer
Lydia Baeza