by Carolyn Overton | Jul 6, 2026 | Blog Post
For many nonprofit organizations, fundraising has always been competitive. However, recent shifts in federal funding priorities, changes in foundation grantmaking strategies, and the release of state capital budget allocations have created an increasingly complex...
by KO Consulting | Jul 6, 2026 | Blog Post
If the second quarter of 2026 proved anything, it’s that meaningful community progress is never the result of one person or one organization. It happens when local leaders, nonprofits, public officials, and partners come together around a shared vision and...
by Carolyn Overton | Aug 11, 2025 | Blog Post, News, Press Release
KO Consulting, LLC officially opened its new headquarters Thursday in the Ohio One Building in downtown Youngstown. The firm, founded by CEO Kristen Olmi, began operating full time in 2020.Olmi says KO Consulting fills a regional gap in grant writing and community and...
by Carolyn Overton | Aug 11, 2025 | Blog Post, News, Press Release
by George Nelson | Friday, August 8, 2025 YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – As KO Consulting LLC expands into new markets, there will be a continued need for more staff and more space, its founder said. The community and economic development firm celebrated the opening of its new...
by KO Consulting | May 31, 2022 | Blog Post
When Stephen Covey wrote his best-selling book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” he coined the terms “scarcity mentality” and “abundance mindset.” Scarcity mentality is the belief that life is a finite pie; when one person takes a large slice, it leaves less...
by KO Consulting | Apr 21, 2022 | Blog Post
COVID-19 has turned the American economy on its head. Initially, it did so by ending 10 years of economic expansion. And now, it is doing so by empowering workers. Workers are in a position to demand higher wages, better benefits, and improved working conditions for...
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