Outdoor Industry Services

Let Nature Be Your Teacher. When we invest in outdoor recreation the result is we develop healthier communities, healthier individuals.

“Studies demonstrate that, in addition to economic prosperity, outdoor recreation delivers personal and social benefits on which healthy, happy communities thrive.” (Outdoor Industry Association, 2017)

At kdp consulting we believe time spent in the outdoors can provide people with profound and transformational experiences. This is why we are committed to helping outdoor service organizations improve their operations and programs, and build greater leadership capacity and responsible industry practices.

Youth camps, adventure travel providers and outdoor recreation organizations – link below for more information on our services offered and experience profile.

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We encourage people to engage with our natural environments in responsible and sustainable ways. Let’s live lightly on the earth, together.

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Nonprofit Insights ...

Exchanging ideas and experiences is essential to grow the Nonprofit Sector. If any of our articles resonate with you, please share them with your colleagues.

Is Your Nonprofit Positioned for a Prosperous Future?

by Keith PublicoverJanuary 10, 2020May 6, 2020

Nonprofit services have become an integral part of our society and we depend upon their good works everyday. With this in mind, executive leaders and governance volunteers need to dedicate greater effort to improving their organization’s financial health and succession planning. We can all agree, we need healthier nonprofits to help create healthier communities.

Donate Cash Carefully This Holiday

by Keith PublicoverDecember 17, 2019December 28, 2019

“…one-third of Canadians were reported to donate in response to canvassing at a shopping centre or on the street.Canvassing yields 20% of the total donations charities receive annually.”

As you consider your charitable gifts this holiday, I offer some considerations to the donors and charities engaged in canvassing for cash contributions.

Cultivating Nonprofit Innovation

by Keith PublicoverNovember 16, 2019March 26, 2020

To adopt an innovative mindset requires leadership that empowers staff and volunteers to solve problems that matter most to executing an organization’s mission. Nonprofits stewarding a curious culture, where staff are permitted to question assumptions and constructively challenge the status quo more often produce better innovative results.

Charities Merge, Putting Community First

by Keith PublicoverOctober 8, 2019December 20, 2019

Undertaking a merger requires a high level of due diligence and an investment of resources in order to reach the decision. The basis being an intent to act in the best interest of both organizations, and mitigate any current or future risks.

When a Charity Closes, What Should be Publicly Disclosed?

by Keith PublicoverOctober 3, 2019December 20, 2019

In the coming weeks and months I want to dig deeper into this issue as it impacts our charitable sector and the public confidence in our work. In the meantime, I thought I would first turn to you for your response to the my first burning question.

When a charity abruptly stops serving its community, what detail of information, if any, is the public entitled to receive?

Attracting Millennials to the Nonprofit Sector

by Keith PublicoverOctober 1, 2019December 20, 2019

We are living in a time organizational culture is everything, and everything represents culture. Nonprofit organizations should be vigilant with their own people as much as the communities they serve. If organizations are operating contrary to authentic equal respect and value for all – Millennials will read the BS meter and walk.

“What folks say …

…about our relationship and approach is greatly appreciated. The quality of our relationships forged along the way and the success we share together gives us oxygen.”

Keith is a gifted major gift fundraiser, and relationship builder, who led a team of 4 development officers through a very successful campaign. As someone who worked directly for Keith, I can add that he was an incredible mentor to me, and offered advice, ideas, but always first listened.

Deborah Eaton, Halifax Fundraiser

“…an outstanding executive with a fantastic track record, in particular in the areas of leadership, governance, fundraising and brand development.”

Benjamin Davis, Senior Vice President, Mission – MS Society of Canada

“Keith is a change agent, with a keen sense of how to move major projects forward. Driven but empathetic, his broad professional and life experiences inform his passion … Keith is a pragmatist, direct and honest, and takes ownership for his work regardless of circumstance… I very much enjoyed working with Keith and appreciated his commitment to providing context and clarity.”

J. Fox, Former Director – StFX University