Beautifully aligned to connect with the people you serve
Organizational development and marketing strategy for Minnesota nonprofits and mission-driven small businesses
I’m Kristin Beltaos — a Minnesota-based nonprofit marketing consultant and organizational development partner. I help small to mid-sized nonprofits build clear plans, aligned teams, and messaging that connects — with hands-on support to help you actually follow through. (Based in Minnesota, working with organizations statewide and nationwide.)
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Is your nonprofit marketing struggling to get traction — even though you’re doing all the things?
You’re not alone. Most small nonprofits don’t need more marketing ideas. They need clarity: a strategy, a simple plan, and messaging that’s consistent (and actually sounds like them).
Turn swirl into a strategy you can follow
You’re carrying a lot. Strategy, messaging, day-to-day demands — and the pressure to grow without dropping the ball. If it feels like you’re doing everything but still not moving forward, you’re not alone.
I help simplify the swirl so you can stop spinning your wheels and start moving forward with confidence. Together, we’ll strengthen your internal structure, sharpen your messaging, and build a plan you can actually use.
Think of it as trading “busy” for “strategic.” With the right balance of structure and creativity, you’ll not only make progress — you’ll feel more grounded in your work (and maybe even fall back in love with it).
dig deep with real talk
rooted in strategy
say it boldly
shine through connection
dig deep with real talk rooted in strategy say it boldly shine through connection
Client Praise
Like a sunflower turns toward the sun, nonprofits and small businesses grow stronger with the right balance of organizational development and marketing strategy. Clear planning, aligned teams, and a focused brand voice help your work reach more people — and create lasting connections.
With my help, you can untangle the knots in your planning, bring clarity to your workload, and elevate your strategies — so your organization can move forward with confidence.
Specializing in...
organizational development
When roles are unclear, decisions feel heavy, and everything runs on urgency, it’s hard to move forward. I help nonprofits build structures that support the work — from strategic planning and role clarity to clear systems and workflows — and I stay involved as those systems take hold.
Marketing planning
Instead of trying to be everywhere at once, I help you build one clear path: who you’re reaching, what you’re saying, and where you’re showing up. Then we turn that plan into consistent action — so your strategy actually shows up in your week, not just your documents.
Marketing & Communications
Clear messaging only works if your team actually uses it. I help nonprofits develop key messages, website copy, newsletters, and donor communications that sound like you — and I support you as those messages roll out across your real-world communications, so your team isn’t reinventing the wheel.
Board and Leadership Development
Strong leadership shows up in how decisions get made and followed through. I support executive directors, boards, and leadership teams with alignment, role clarity, and meeting rhythms — and stay engaged as changes are implemented, so leadership doesn’t fall back into old patterns when things get busy.
The Sunflower Project
The Sunflower Project is my pro bono initiative for small nonprofits. Each quarter, I donate 60 hours of organizational development and marketing support to help one organization strengthen its strategy, messaging, and capacity. If cost is a barrier — or you know a nonprofit that could use a hand — I’d love for you to take a look.
Ready to feel less overwhelmed — and more supported?
If you’re leading a nonprofit in Minnesota (or beyond) and need clarity, structure, and follow-through, let’s talk.
You don’t need to have it all figured out — just a sense of what’s feeling stuck. I’ll help you find the next right step.
“Kristin is a God send! She worked with my nonprofit Stillborn And Infant Loss Support, and it was an absolute pleasure. Her diligence, patience, and expertise are invaluable.”
Sadija Smiley MBA, Founder & Executive Director, Stillborn and Infant Loss Support, Laurel, VA
“Kristin was a delight to work with last quarter. She worked with us to update and refine our online presence to reflect our organization and mission more accurately. Kristin matched the vibrancy of our work and reflected it beautifully in her work.”
Amanda Jacobson, Director of Programming, Good Neighbor Center, St. Paul, MN
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