Team Kat & Mouse
Our Approach
From charities whose founders are in the building to huge Nonprofits that are run like corporations, we have seen it all. We understand management has so many tasks on their plates that sometimes nonprofit leadership training gets put on the back burner. This is why we started Team Kat & Mouse.
Meet the Team
Our consultants for fundraisers will train your staff, coach your team through new skills and techniques on an on-going basis, and even help identify and onboard new employees.
Our goal is to be your partner, to save you time to plan, strategize and grow!
The Kat- Partner
Sharon Kitroser is a Partner at Team Kat & Mouse, a fundraising and nonprofit consulting firm that helps organizations build sustainable fundraising programs through strategic Training, Tactics, and Tools.
With more than 35 years of professional experience—including 25 years in media, advertising, sales, and leadership, followed by more than a decade in nonprofit fundraising—Sharon brings a unique blend of marketing expertise and fundraising strategy to every organization she serves.
A dynamic trainer, coach, and speaker, Sharon specializes in storytelling, corporate partnerships, board engagement, and fundraising strategy.
Known for her practical, energetic approach, she equips nonprofit leaders with the strategies, skills, and confidence to raise more money, build lasting donor relationships, and create greater community impact.
The Mouse-Partner
Amy Mauser is a Partner at Team Kat & Mouse, where she specializes on increasing gifts from individuals, establishing legacy giving programs, expanding donor engagement, and identifying strategies that help nonprofit organizations build lasting relationships within their community.
Amy has worked with donors and organizations committed to advancing the arts, healthcare, education, and community impact.
She enjoys working with executive leaders, boards of directors, and development teams to create fundraising programs that inspire generosity and foster long-term philanthropic support.
Known for her collaborative style, strategic insight, and calm response to challenges, Amy strives to create cultures of philanthropy that support sustainable growth. She is passionate about helping organizations turn meaningful connections into lasting partnerships that transform communities.
Ben Chambers, CFRE, is a key part of Team Kat & Mouse, where he specializes in grant writing, fund development, and capacity-building strategies that help nonprofits build sustainable fundraising programs.
With nearly a decade of experience in nonprofit fundraising, public advocacy, and community engagement, Ben helps organizations develop grant strategies that complement broader fundraising efforts and strengthen long-term sustainability.
Over the past five years, Ben has helped nonprofit organizations secure more than $11.5 million in grant funding, working with clients in healthcare, human services, arts and education, community development, and other mission-driven sectors.
Known for his collaborative style and practical guidance, he helps nonprofits tell their story in ways that inspire investment and lasting impact.
Ben lives near St. Louis, Missouri, where he leads Team Kat & Mouse's Midwest office.
Meet Linda Puoplo. Her career has always sharply focused on building thriving communities which only happens through effective and genuine community engagement, dynamic community partnerships, shared visioning, and strategic planning that deliver real results.
She is thrilled to contribute her skills and experience to Team Kat & Mouse as they assist nonprofits in accomplishing their mission.
Here's what they are saying about Team Kat & Mouse - Consultants for Fundraisers
"The 100 Black Men of Greater Florida GNV has consulted with the Kat and Mouse team for the last two years. Recently the team's help with our Annual Giving Campaign has been extremely valuable. The Kat and Mouse team is organized, knowledgeable, and always exceeds expectations. I would highly recommend the Kat and Mouse team for your Nonprofit and Development Consultant needs."
-Jamar Hebert
Chairman and President, 100 Black Men of Greater Florida GNV, Inc.
As we all continue to experience, it is not an easy task to shine a light among those for whom it is easier to remain in the dark.
Thank you for your input in helping us to secure a stronger foundation for fundraising and for trying new approaches to reach untapped donors at a time when even nationally donations have significantly dropped.
Dr. Connie Siskowski
Founder & President of the American Association of Caregiving Youth
We have been working with the Kat & Mouse team since the end of last year to help increase our fundraising efforts. I have nothing but great things to say about their team. Sharon recently conducted a Board training that was engaging and encouraged the directors to develop their personalized story that spoke to their why. The ‘what’ means nothing without a ‘why’.
The Board articulated that this powerful concept completely changed the way in which they would speak about our organization that they believe would create a fundraising pipeline.
Most importantly, Kat & Mouse truly care about the people they work with. They’re attentive to our needs and they provide out of the box solutions. I highly recommend Kat & Mouse!
Lisa Cobb
Executive Director
Youth Empowered to Prosper
We love working with Team Kat and Mouse. They took the time to truly understand our organization, goals, and network of partners. Team Kat & Mouse used tailored examples relevant to our partner's work and went above and beyond creating original materials and tools they could use in their day-to-day. The team is very receptive to feedback and continuously works with us to ensure we are happy with their work. Their training has been very helpful to our partners with their marketing and fundraising efforts!
Raffaella Glasser, Network Capacity Manager
City Harvest New York
The moment we paired Amy and Sharon together as leaders, we saw the power of combining their unique mix of talents - classic fundraising smarts and relentless sales management skills - on both the bottom line and long-term donor retention rates. They are as powerful a pair of results-driven change agents as I have worked with.
Rob Levine - long-time non-profit CEO .
Sharon & Ben education us on how to fundraise. They helped us focus our mission create new relationships that will increase our impact. They have become our teachers and mentors and changed the way we work forever. They also had us work with Joel to create a new website that presents our mission and impact in a clear and understandable way. We just love Team Kat & Mouse!
Patti Lehrhoff- Board Chair TeamWork Educational Foundation
Our strategic marketing partner,
Amy and Sharon were fabulous mentors to me. They complement each other well, bringing a wealth of knowledge in non-profit strategy and coaching. Any team would benefit from their expertise, their passion, and their unwavering commitment to helping others be successful."
Laura Barker
Director of Philanthropy, HomeSafe Florida
