WBC Member of the Month
Meet a WBC member making an impact in their community.
Yvette Kelly-Fields and Associates
Yvette Kelly-Fields, CEO and Founder
WBC Region: Greater Dayton
Yvette Kelly-Fields & Associates helps nonprofit organizations build sustainable fundraising systems through fractional chief development officer services, strategic fundraising consulting, grant development, and executive coaching. The firm partners with growing nonprofits to increase revenue, strengthen fundraising capacity, and achieve long-term financial sustainability.
Advice for other women entrepreneurs
"My advice to every business leader is simple: Get a coach. Leadership can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be isolating. An executive coach provides a trusted sounding board, asks the right questions, and helps you navigate difficult decisions with clarity and confidence. The best leaders aren't the ones who have all the answers. They're the ones who are committed to continually learning, growing, and becoming the leader their organization needs."
How this WBC member is making an impact in her community.
Why Yvette Started Her Business
After nearly 30 years leading fundraising initiatives and serving twice as an executive director, Yvette Kelly-Fields recognized a common challenge facing nonprofit leaders: a lack of fundraising strategy, systems, and experienced leadership support needed for sustainable growth. She founded Yvette Kelly-Fields & Associates to help nonprofits access executive-level fundraising expertise, implement practical development systems, and build organizations that can thrive for years to come.
What Yvette Is Most Proud Of
Yvette's proudest accomplishment is launching the Nonprofit B.O.S.S.™ Academy, an executive coaching program created specifically for nonprofit executive directors. Through the academy, nonprofit leaders gain the confidence, skills, and fundraising systems needed to lead more effectively, strengthen their organizations, expand their impact, and grow as leaders within their communities.
How You Can Support Yvette
Support Yvette by visiting www.ykellyfieldsbooks.com and purchasing her book, The 5 Coaches Every Nonprofit Leader Needs to Succeed. The book provides valuable insights and practical guidance to help nonprofit leaders strengthen their leadership and organizational impact.
How the WBC has supported her
"My experience with the WBC has been exceptional. Through networking opportunities, educational programs, and access to valuable business resources, I have grown both personally and professionally. Equally impactful has been the opportunity to connect with a community of women entrepreneurs who understand the challenges of business ownership and generously share their knowledge, encouragement, and support."
