Kat Piper

Background

About Kat Piper

Mission-driven nonprofit executive with a proven record of leading organizations to growth, sustainability, and deeper community impact. For over a decade, I’ve advanced the missions of child advocacy and social impact organizations through strategic leadership, fundraising excellence, and operational innovation. As Director of Development at CASA Nashville, I helped guide the organization to its first surplus year in nearly five years—driving revenue growth through diversified fundraising strategies, strengthening donor engagement, and deepening partnerships with civic, corporate, and philanthropic leaders. My leadership style blends strategic vision with on-the-ground execution: I have launched and scaled grassroots initiatives, secured million-dollar campaign results, and built cross-sector coalitions to advance equity and access for vulnerable populations. My background spans nonprofit operations, trauma-informed services, and large-scale event production—bringing a unique combination of empathy, business acumen, and creativity to organizational leadership. I am passionate about empowering staff and volunteers, cultivating sustainable funding models, and elevating CASA’s voice at the local, state, and national levels. I thrive in complex, high-stakes environments where the mission is urgent and the impact is life-changing. Let’s connect if you're passionate about social change, philanthropy, or building stronger communities.