Chris Keeshan Associates, Inc.
A Fundraising Consulting, Training & Coaching Company

Our Team

As a team, CKA has raised over $20 million for our clients by helping organizations make face-to-face solicitations, approaching foundations for significant funding, and securing grants. (Grants include the Kansas Department of Commerce Community Service Tax Credits and a challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation.)

Chris Keeshan

Chris serves as the President of Chris Keeshan Associates, Inc., a fund-raising consulting, training and coaching company. CKA is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

EXPERIENCE
Chris has been working as a fund-raiser in the non-profit world for over 20 years. She began her career in fund-raising with the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Topeka, Kansas in 1987 and was quickly promoted to the District Director position in St. Charles, Missouri where she continually surpassed fund-raising goals.  She later went on to serve the Multiple Sclerosis Society managing special events and interfacing with national corporations, such as Anheuser-Busch.  In 1997, she became the director of development for the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association (KTLA).  During that time, she directed and developed the KTLA’s eagles annual fund program, membership, and public relations.  

In 2000, when Chris launched her fund raising consulting business, she was retained as the campaign director for KTLA’s “Legacy of Justice” campaign. As campaign director, Keeshan directed a $1.8 million capital campaign where she successfully implemented prospect development strategies, leadership training, major gift solicitations, and stewardship activities, surpassing the $1.8 million goal by over $500,000.

EDUCATION, AWARDS & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Chris earned her undergraduate degree in psychology and communication arts with an emphasis in speech and journalism from Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas, and her Masters in corporate and industrial communication from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri.  She has been recognized by “Who’s Who” in the following books: “American Teachers,” “American Women,” “In the Media and Communications” and “Executives and Professionals.” Chris is a member of AFP and ASTD.

Chris Keeshan Associates, Inc.
PO Box 3839 
Topeka, Kansas 66604
(785) 633-0969