Overview

As Senior Vice President at Schultz & Williams, Kelly Grattan brings more than 25 years of experience leading advancement strategy and driving organizational growth across the nonprofit sector. At S&W, she leads the Fundraising & Strategy Services practice for our Philadelphia Office.

A trusted advisor to nonprofits across the country, she partners with senior leadership to strengthen philanthropic capacity, build high-performing development teams, and deliver transformational fundraising results. A campaign strategist at heart, Kelly’s work at S&W primarily focuses on preparing organizations for – and supporting them through – significant campaign initiatives.

Kelly currently serves as Board Chair & Immediate Past President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Greater Philadelphia Chapter and has been a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) since 2016 and a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) since 2022. She also holds a certificate in nonprofit management from La Salle University and a Blackbaud certification in Raiser’s Edge.

Background

Over the course of her career, Kelly has led complex development operations and advanced strategic initiatives at leading institutions, including the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Susquehanna University, and Cabrini University, where she shaped fundraising strategy and built sustainable growth.

Prior to joining S&W she served as Chief Development Officer at the Gesu School, where she led a high-performing team through significant growth in annual giving and the successful completion of an endowment campaign. She also served as an on-staff consultant with the national office of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, supporting more than 400 agencies nationwide.

In addition to her client work at S&W, Kelly is a sought-after educator and thought leader. She has taught master’s-level courses in philanthropy at Central Michigan University and served as lead faculty and subject matter expert for leadership at Northcentral University, where she developed graduate curricula in business, organizational leadership, public administration, and nonprofit management.

Throughout her career, Kelly has built and led high-performing teams, shaped organizational vision, and championed a culture of strategic, mission-driven philanthropy that empowers nonprofits to achieve lasting impact.

Nonprofit Experience

• Wills Eye Hospital Foundation
• Gemma Services
• Washington School for Girls
• Montgomery School
• Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
• Nationalities Service Center
• Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
• Ursuline Academy
• The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
• Historical Society of Pennsylvania
• VisionLink
• Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia
• Independence Historical Trust

Education

• Bachelor in Business Administration – Susquehanna University
• Master in Business Administration – Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
• Doctorate in Administration and Leadership in Nonprofit and Public Sectors – Indiana University of Pennsylvania