Who We Are : Support Team

Chris Bishop

- Graphic Design
Chris has 17 years in creative direction. He has worked on large and small accounts keeping each project on strategy. His belief system is to keep it brilliant, brief and on brand. Chris has also taught at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. (top)

Jessica Gorecki

- Project Manager
Jessica Gorecki, Project Manager provides excellent client service through her attention to detail, sound organizational skills and ability to streamline processes.  Jessica creates and executes project work plans, revising them as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Her ability to identify required resources and assign individual responsibilities is evident as she manages the day-to-day operational aspects and scope of projects.

Jessica is a dependable self-starter with very strong computer expertise, exceptional written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills. An energetic, hands-on professional, knowledgeable in all areas of the business process, she brings a wealth of experience in document control, meeting and event facilitation, effectively communicating relevant project information, and delivering engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.(top)

 

Kathy Kautz

- Research
Kathy joined The Legacy Group in 2002. Kathy has served as Grants Manager for private philanthropists and corporate giving programs, Project Manager for consultants to the non-profit world, as well as writer and editor for various Legacy publications. She provides excellent client service through her attention to detail and ability to simplify the complex.  Prior to joining The Legacy Group, Kathy served as Trustee and Parish Council President at her church, Coordinator of Child and Youth Ministry Programs for two parishes, and earned her Advanced Religious Education Certification from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.   Kathy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. (top)

Craig Nauta

- Advisor
Craig is experienced in operations and public relations through leadership roles in numerous organizations. Serving 14 years as Executive Vice President of Mustard Seed Foundation, Craig worked with stakeholders to develop collaborative outcomes consistent with the organization's vision. Craig has conducted reviews with nonprofit organizations in 20 countries, developing a network of leaders in an array of geographic, economic, and cultural contexts. Craig expanded granting programs from $100,000 to $5 million through over 500 grants annually and established and managed scholarship initiatives with leading universities and colleges, including a national Fellowship program for societal leadership in government. His experience also includes the restructure and expansion of a child and adolescent health care services operation and the formation and development of Association research and philanthropy.(top)

Dawn Nuoffer

- Grant Writing & Research
Dawn specializes in resource development and grant writing. Dawn believes that creativity and innovation can provide effective and cost-efficient results in areas where traditional methods fall short and that a consultant has to truly understand client needs before you can understand and communicate the mission of the organization being served.

Dawn excels in the areas of creative and technical writing to include: private, public and government grants; direct mail correspondence; internal and external communication pieces; website copy; as well as organizational and fund development plans and supporting documents. Dawn’s strengths also include graphic design and photo layout, research, database management and staff training.

Dawn imparts extreme attention to detail, honesty and integrity in everything she does. The focus is on the message; the focus is on the people; the focus is on the individual impact -– “bringing together people, united under one cause, working towards one goal.” (top)

Jamee Stanley

- Donor Prospect Research
Jamee specializes in wealth assessment and social network analysis for not-for-profit organizations. Jamee oversees the firm’s Donor Network Analysis products, offering organizations helpful insight into the power of relationships to enhance donor cultivation. (top) 

Daniel Vilione

- Web Design & Development
Dan is President and Lead Developer of Vilcorp, Inc. He has 10+ years of experience in web design and web application development. Dan is focused on delivering high value, custom web based technology solutions that are functionally integrated, user friendly, and aesthetically pleasing. He specializes in designing and programming content management systems in a variety of platforms for clients to administer their own website, in addition to managing local and international teams for web design and development projects. (top)