ABOUT US

History
In 2001, Kimberly Richardson Consulting (KRC) was established in Cleveland, Ohio specializing in providing grant writing and other organizational development services to non-profit agencies and public institutions. The mission of KRC is to provide high-quality services which enhance the ability of organizations to sustain their programs and services and increase organizational effectiveness.

In 2003, Kimberly Richardson relocated to Birmingham, Alabama where she established Kimberly Richardson Consulting, LLC and began working locally to assist non-profit agencies and faith-based organizations.

KRC is a 100% female and minority-owned company.

About Kim
Kimberly Richardson is the President and Principal Consultant for Kimberly Richardson Consulting, LLC. With over ten (10) years of grant writing and grants management experience, she has successfully obtained funding within every sector of the grant funding community, including federal, state and local agencies, corporate funders, and public and private foundations.

Her professional experience includes employment within the public sector, as well as the non-profit sector, where she has worked in the areas of grants and program development, budgeting, and program evaluation. Her program management experience includes the administration of several federally-funded grant programs, including:

• Ryan White Title I Program for HIV/AIDS Services - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
• Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
• Healthy Family/Healthy Start Infant Mortality Reduction Program – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Kimberly possesses a B.A. degree (Baldwin-Wallace College) and a Masters of Science in Urban Studies/ Policy Analysis (Cleveland State University). She is also a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the American Association of Grant Professionals (AAGP).

Advantages of Working with KRC

Extensive Experience – Kimberly Richardson has over ten years of experience working in the non-profit and public sectors. She has successfully obtained funding from all sectors of the grantmaking community and has experience working with various sized nonprofit agencies, faith-based organizations, and public institutions.

Federal Grants Experience – Kimberly Richardson is experienced in preparing federal grant applications. She also has a clear understanding of federal regulations and grants management issues. Over her career, she has played a critical role as part of the managing team of four federally-funded programs.

Commitment to Ethics - Ms. Richardson is a member of the American Association of Grant Professionals (AAGP). She is also a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and adheres to its Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Conduct.

Section 3 Business Concerns – Under federally-funded contracts, the utilization of KRC’s services will result in employment activities that qualify under Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (as amended) and that comply with HUD’s regulations in 24 CFR part 135.