Kathryn Checkley
I help companies turn social impact into business advantage: engaging employees, building culture, and creating measurable community outcomes. Through Elevated Impact Consulting, I bring 15+ years in nonprofit and corporate impact to design strategies that are practical, right-sized, and built to last. Past work includes scaling global giving and volunteering, building revenue-linked strategies, and leading multi-million-dollar campaigns. Now, I partner with leaders who share both the urgency of the moment and the optimism of the future. Let’s connect.
About me
Jurisdiction
Canada | United States
Experience
Led enterprise-wide giving and volunteering strategy across 60+ global sites and 21,000+ employees. Executed corporate strategies that align CSR with long-term business objectives and enhance enterprise value. - Developed global impact strategy that supports business goals and stakeholder priorities - Increased total corporate giving by 70% from 2022 to 2025 - Grew internal leadership network (Citizenship Champions) by 100% - Achieved 150% growth in employee volunteerism and 40% increase in charitable partners (2022–2024) - Partnered with HR, DEI, and Comms teams to embed social impact into employee experience - Subject Matter Expert for CSR strategy, emerging trends, governance, internal reporting, and social investment alignment
Elevated Impact helps organizations move beyond box-checking CSR into integrated, results-driven social and environmental impact. I bring deep experience in the charitable and non-profit sectors, and the corporate sectors. I know that Corporate Social Impact flourishes when it meets business needs and community needs.
Designed and expanded ecobee’s purpose-led programs, leveraging corporate assets for long-term social value and strategic partnerships. - Scaled the Donate Your Data platform to 35+ global partners, supporting climate, energy efficiency, and related research - Built internal comms channels to drive purpose engagement across teams - Co-led ESG-aligned campaigns that generated $2.5M+ in new business - Activated employees through sustainability, equity, and community programs
Owned a $2.5M fundraising portfolio, overseeing growth strategy, donor cultivation, and team leadership. - Delivered 24% revenue growth over four years - Cultivated corporate and VIP relationships; secured multiple $25K+ donations - Managed team of direct reports and high-capacity volunteers - Received 2016 Chair’s Award for national leadership
- Launched inaugural Executive Sleep Out event; executed multiple galas, golf tournaments, and peer-to-peer events; scaled high school engagement strategy; supported external communications and donor relations