Frequent Collaborators

At The Binsfrahm Group, we believe some of the most magical work happens when we bring more voices to the table. When the project or opportunity is right for collaboration, we love teaming up with other consultants who bring fresh ideas, lived experiences, and new ways of thinking.Great work gets even better when we build it together.

Cindy Chang (she/her) has more than 20 years of professional experience leading with purpose to amplify voices and missions for equity and justice.

Cindy has a background in nonprofit management and philanthropy, and has a deep passion for the environment, equity, and community. She earned a Masters in Business Administration from the Yale School of Management and a Masters in Environmental Management at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies. She also has a B.A. from Tufts University. In her free time, Cindy loves yoga, traveling with her family, and walking her dog multiple times each day.

Learn more about Cindy here.

Tara Friedman (she/her) is the Senior Consultant and owner of Forging New Trails and believes in the transformational impact of philanthropy.

With over twenty years of experience in securing major gifts, she coaches leaders and development teams to connect with generous change-makers and inspire deep investment in their mission. Tara serves as guide - tackling the technical terrain of structuring a successful development team; finding the way through a thick forest to focus on the highest potential for major gifts; and inspiring courageous communication to get back on path and deepen support.

Learn more about Tara at Forging New Trails.

Kristy Koken (she/her) is a communications strategist with 18 years of leadership experience in strategic communications, development communications, marketing, crisis management, media relations, news media, public relations, and digital media.

Kristy specializes in the development of strategic communications that enable clients to effectively roll out complex initiatives, campaigns and priorities to key audiences. She supports leaders and organizations in generating compelling narratives around their work and to build and strengthen trust and connection with their communities.

Learn more about Kristy here.

Tara Friedman (she/her) is the Senior Consultant and owner of Forging New Trails and believes in the transformational impact of philanthropy.

With over twenty years of experience in securing major gifts, she coaches leaders and development teams to connect with generous change-makers and inspire deep investment in their mission. Tara serves as guide - tackling the technical terrain of structuring a successful development team; finding the way through a thick forest to focus on the highest potential for major gifts; and inspiring courageous communication to get back on path and deepen support.

Learn more about Tara at Forging New Trails.

Cindy Grubenhoff (she/her) is the founder and owner of In the Know, LLC where she believes nonprofits are undeniably vital to our community.

She collaborates with organizations in a coaching relationship to help them be clear, confident, and strategic in all their fundraising and planning efforts. She has been working and volunteering in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years and especially enjoys fundraising strategy coaching, board development training, and empowering nonprofit leaders.

Learn more about Cindy at In the Know LLC.

Francoise Umutoniwase (she/her) is a dedicated fundraising consultant who believes that the power to create transformative impact begins with the stories, resilience, and hidden knowledge found within nonprofits. 

With five years of continuous experience as an emerging international fundraiser, she collaborates closely with organizations to develop and strengthen their fundraising efforts, ensuring they are poised to make a lasting difference. 

Learn more about Fran here.

Businesses

  • Animal Allies Humane Society

  • Animal Welfare Association of Colorado

  • Association of Fundraising Professionals Colorado Chapter

  • Bags from Rags

  • Bayaud Enterprises

  • Boulder Valley Health Center

  • Conservation Colorado

  • Denver Animal Shelter

  • Denver Macaron

  • Erie Community Pottery Studio

  • Extreme Community Makeover

  • Florence Crittenton Services

  • Groundwork Denver

  • Meadville Lombard Theological School

  • Mental Health Colorado

  • Montessori del Mundo

  • Move Through Yoga

  • Poudre Heritage Alliance

  • Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute

  • Society of American Archivists

  • Teller County Regional Animal Center

  • ViDa Eats / LeClare’s Patisserie

  • West Metro Chamber of Commerce

  • The Women’s Bakery

From wellness centers and animal shelters, to patisseries and yoga studios , The Binsfrahm Group is proud to work with a variety of businesses across Colorado.

Past successful partnerships include…