About KNL Consulting

We empower funders to advance practical solutions for the climate crisis. 

By aligning your resources with innovative strategies, we help achieve measurable progress while respecting the unique needs and goals of every partner.

• Stewardship: We serve as thoughtful stewards of our clients’ vision, time, and trust—guiding resources with care, intention, and discretion.
• Presence: We meet funders where they are. Through deep listening, clear communication, and tailored strategy, we help shape ideas into action.
• Representation: Whether behind the scenes or at the table, we act as an extension of our clients’ voice—protecting their priorities and amplifying their impact.
• Grounded Adaptability: In a climate landscape defined by urgency and uncertainty, we offer clients both a steady platform and the agility to adapt—grounding vision in pragmatic, actionable solutions.
• Integrity: We bring transparency, professionalism, and accountability to every relationship, always prioritizing the trust placed in us.

Over the past 12 years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside funders who are quietly reshaping what’s possible—from scaling clean energy to shifting the policy landscape to investing in resilience for a rapidly changing world.

What I’ve learned is this: there’s no one-size-fits-all path to climate impact. But there is power in clarity, in thoughtful strategy, and in finding the right partners at the right time. That’s what I aim to offer.

My background is in environmental science and sustainability, but my work is about people—philanthropists, innovators, advocates—each trying to move something meaningful forward. I help connect their resources with real-world solutions.

If you’re navigating this space and want a guide, a sounding board, or a strategic partner, I’d love to talk.

- Kelsey Leahy