Cathy Gursha

Company founder + strategic advisor to Industry leaders, CEOs, Executive Directors and Board Chairs on high level development + fundraising, best practices + governance, board engagement, stewardship, brand positioning, event concept creation and media strategy.

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Cathy Gursha

Board Strategist
+ Advisor

My work as an advisor and strategist to leadership teams has evolved organically out of a highly successful event and fundraising background. I am a trusted partner to my clients and known for my ability to gain support from everyone I work with bringing stability and professionalism to the organization, all while achieving ambitious goals and exceeding expectations.

Strategic Partnerships

My substantial and influential network on both coasts spans a wide variety of areas including media, arts and museums, climate, real estate, education, non profit organizations and the military.

Brand Positioning + Media

I’ve worked side-by-side with leadership teams creating and implementing the organization’s philanthropic vision with mission-critical strategies while leading on key messaging, communications, media strategy and content development.

Board Development + Funding

I am known as a board engagement specialist with an ability to seamlessly navigate the complex inner workings of Boards, building trust and finding untapped potential leading to new revenue and nonprofit transformation.


Services + Skills

  • Strategy + Advising
  • Board Development + Funding
  • Events + Public Relations
  • Interim Management

25+

Years of Experience

My deep understanding of how development and events intersect along with my ability to build relationships with key stakeholders has allowed me to achieve extraordinary results. I’ve built development teams and infrastructures while defining what is needed to help raise awareness, get funding and bring organizations strategically to the next level. I intuitively assess and build a strong and lasting foundation for organizations which is both attainable and sustainable.

I start with a clean canvas and find innovative ways to move things forward quickly and effectively, always mindful of financials and empowering those around me. My goal, first and foremost, is to create a culture and vision that can help build and grow any organization to its full potential.

Cathy Gursha
CEO, Cathy Gursha LLC

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