Strategic support for nonprofits ready to grow, lead and inspire.
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Is your volunteer program thriving or surviving?
Hi, my name is Karin. I help nonprofit organizations strengthen their impact through effective volunteer management, board governance, and inclusive practices. With years of hands-on experience in program logistics and community engagement, I support organizations in building sustainable, mission-driven strategies. My goal is to empower nonprofits to maximize their volunteer potential while fostering inclusive and well-governed environments. Let’s work together to create lasting change!
Traditional support options just aren’t cutting it:
Hiring In-House
Tight budgets often lead to hiring junior staff who need significant time, training and oversight. Add in limited capacity, gaps in expertise, role creep and slow time to impact - and it’s easy to see why progress stalls.
Hiring a Consultant
Bringing in expert-level support at a fraction of the cost. I offer a fresh perspective, strategic alignment, and laser focus on your priorities - delivering faster results without the overhead. And best of all? I wear one hat: yours.
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Let me help you grow your mission with purpose and people
It's simple - access senior-level knowledge and best practices without the financial commitment of a full-time hire. With years of experience, I can identify issues and implement solutions more efficiently, with no distractions, and no competing priorities.
That's right - eliminate the stress and overwhelm of trying to "do it all" and let me help your team reach your strategic organizational goals and priorities.
I will help you build strong foundations and deliver meaningful results, strengthen your impact by ensuring every volunteer feels seen, valued and empowered, and create a board that is engaged, effective and ready to lead or let lead!
You need a Fractional Volunteer Management Consultant!
Strategic Oversight
As a Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) and proud member of the Certified Nonprofit Fractional Network, I bring over two decades of experience in volunteer engagement, program leadership, and system design.
If your organization is tired of the revolving door of junior volunteer managers, struggling to keep up with onboarding, or lacking consistent direction — you’re not alone. I help nonprofits shift from reactive to strategic by aligning volunteer programs with your organization’s broader goals.
We’ll begin with a clear, actionable roadmap that identifies strategic priorities, strengthens your volunteer infrastructure, and builds long-term capacity.
Hands-On Implementation
Unlike traditional consultants, I don’t just deliver a report and walk away. As your Fractional Volunteer Manager, I step in to make the plan real.
From designing inclusive volunteer pathways to streamlining operations and coaching internal teams — I roll up my sleeves and make sure the work gets done.
Strategy meets execution — all under one hat: yours.
Top 10 Reasons to Hire J2K Consulting
You need a volunteer strategy, like… yesterday.
Your board is struggling with clarity, roles, or accountability.
You’re wearing all the hats—and it’s not sustainable.
You want to embed DEI into your volunteer program but aren’t sure where to start.
You don’t have the time (or budget) to hire full-time.
You’re ready to level up your impact—not just maintain.
You need an experienced sounding board to validate your ideas.
You’ve got a great mission, but the logistics are slowing you down.
You want to invest in systems that serve you now and scale later.
You care about your people—and you want to do right by them.
I’ll take care of the foundation. You focus on changing the world.
Book a Discovery Call.
Let’s hop on a call so I can learn more about your organization and goals.
I’ll develop a customized plan and then implement it.
I’ll start with building you a comprehensive strategic volunteer engagement plan and then I’ll implement it. I work on 12 month contracts, so you have stability and security in your program for it to grow.
Stress-free program evaluation.
You focus on the work you love to do and watch your volunteer program grow.
About Karin
With years of experience in the nonprofit sector, I’ve dedicated my career to strengthening communities, engaging volunteers, and tackling the social issues that matter most. My background spans program leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and strategic problem-solving—all grounded in the goal of creating meaningful, lasting change. (Along with my side hustle of being a mom to two now-adult children!)
For the past five years, I was proud to serve as a leader at Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids (BB4CK), an organization committed to ending food insecurity for kids in Calgary. At BB4CK, I built and strengthened volunteer-driven programming, cultivated partnerships across sectors, and contributed to initiatives that supported thousands of kids and families. This work deepened my expertise in volunteer management, program operations, accessibility, and community-led impact.
I'm also proud to hold a Certification in Nonprofit Management from Mount Royal University. and the Certification in Volunteer Administration (CVA) credential, which reflects my deep commitment to volunteer engagement and leadership excellence. CVAs are recognized as strategic architects, articulate ambassadors, relationship builders, talent cultivators, data managers, champions of quality—and passionate leaders. I strive to live up to each of these roles in my work.
My work has always centered around people. Over the years, I have led initiatives that supported thousands of volunteers and the communities they serve. I specialize in turning big ideas into practical, people-centered solutions. From volunteer engagement strategies to inclusive system design, I bring a strategic lens grounded in creativity, compassion, and real-world experience. I offer organizations the clarity and tools they need to lead with confidence and grow in ways that feel sustainable and true to their mission.
Outside of consulting, I am a contributing author of The Equity in Action Volunteer Managers Toolkit. As a volunteer myself, I currently serve on the Outreach Committee with the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration and as the Vice President of South Side Minor Hockey Association, mentoring future CVAs, young athletes, coaches, and volunteers in leadership and governance. These roles keep me grounded in community, connected to youth, and always learning.
I’m always open to meaningful collaborations that drive social good. Let’s connect!
“I volunteered for an organization Karin was affiliated with, and developed greater interpersonal skills from her enthusiasm and energy. She was, on a number of occasions, able to transition me into positions that challenged my softer skillsets where I was able to develop deeper and more well rounded interpersonal and developmental skills. Based on this I would highly recommend Karin as someone to work with to grow your volunteer community.”
— Julie, Volunteer
“Over the past three years as President of our hockey association, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with Karin, who has served as both Vice President and Team Manager. Her contributions have been instrumental to our growth and success—not only in her leadership and operational roles, but especially through her exceptional consulting ability. Karin has a unique talent for offering thoughtful, strategic advice, often seeing challenges from multiple angles and helping guide decisions with clarity and confidence. Whether we were facing tough choices or exploring new opportunities, I could always count on her to provide honest feedback, grounded perspective, and innovative solutions. Her ability to listen, analyze, and advise has made her an irreplaceable part of our leadership team and a key reason our association has continued to evolve and thrive
— Ryan Turner, President Southside Hockey Association
What to expect.
Risk Free Results
Hiring in-house might not always be the right fit. Imagine getting better results without hiring staff, proving space for them, and managing their day-to-day activities. Forget staff turnover or only hiring someone “your budget can afford”. I provide the best in small-shop program delivery at a budget you can afford, taking away your risk.
Your Relationships
I respect the work you’ve already put into building your relationships and they will always stay with your organization. When acting on your behalf, I am representing your organization. This program does not bring volunteers to your organization, nor does it take them away when our work is complete.
Consistency for your ROI
Successful volunteer programs take time and consistency. Your results depend on where you are starting and what your priorities are. When is the right time to make this investment? That depends on your ambitions for your organization. I am here to make the most of your investment.
FAQs
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Usually small organizations have limited budgets for staffing, which means they end up hiring someone junior without much experience leading volunteer programs. That person usually ends up spending a lot of time and energy on things that are not moving things forward. Instead, with that budget you can hire and experienced professional who brings over two decades of experience managing volunteers and programs to the table with a passion for implementation and getting it done. Our clients love this solution to help them grow strategically.
An added benefit is that a Fractional Volunteer Management Consultant requires less supervision meaning less stress for the ED! Bonus!
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Fees are between $4,000 and $5,000 per month plus tax. Contracts start at 12 months.
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Each organization is unique and your volunteer engagement strategy should be unique to you. As a CVA, I am a volunteer management generalists and can do it all - from creating unique and strategic programs, to fine tuning inclusive experiences, and creating the frameworks to successfully evaluate your programming. I come with an expertise in all areas related to volunteer management.
We start each engagement together with a Strategic Planning process to develop a clear plan with goals and activities to move your program forward. Then, I do the work!
Implementation means auditing your volunteer cycle, managing your data, working with your programming team to write and refine processes, building relationships, managing team goals, etc. I help you figure out which activities are a priority and the best path forward.
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Volunteer program success takes time and consistency. Your results depend on where you are starting and what your program priorities are.
Regular evaluation is built into the work to ensure that progress is tracked and help navigate your next steps.
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Here's a novel approach - we don't track hours! That's right - with a focus on deliverables and outcomes, I am experienced and efficient and take on only a select amount of clients. My clients are delighted at the level of support they receive.