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At Kroening Consulting, many of our consultants have real world ​nonprofit experience—we know you need to make the most of the people and resources that you have. We help you develop adaptable strategies that uplift organizational performance and accelerate social impact, even in uncertain times. And to get there, our impact focused approach starts and ends with your most important value drivers: your people.

A passion for helping

Today, we serve as a sounding board for organizations and individuals, offering a safe place for people to share their concerns, their ideas – and their goals. In the past, our consultants have worked with nonprofits, small businesses and local governments to help them solve ever-changing issues as our world responds and evolves. Today, we are offering that experience to
benefit our clients.


Kroening Consulting thrives to bring out the best in people, organizations and communities. We love a great conversation that inspires fresh ideas, then we can work together to implement these innovative ideas in realistic ways.
We also knows how hard you work, and that your time is precious. So, we promise to prioritize your time and help to bring your new ideas to life.  We work with you to find the most effective ways to boost the double bottom line of fiscal well-being and social impact, combining our people’s nonprofit experience with a full range of tailored solutions that include workforce planning, operational performance, organizational strategy, and more.

Through intentional planning, innovative development efforts, organizational efficiencies, and cultivating a committed volunteer base, our experts can help make your organization realize its purpose.

  • Executive Director
  • Intermin Executive Director
  • Strategic Planning
  • Nonprofit Development
  • Fundraising Consultant
  • Feasibility Study
  • Capital Campaign Plan
  • Major Gifts Officer
  • Nonprofit Board Training
  • Board Governance
  • Grant Writing
  • Event Planning
  • Capacity Building
  • Program Development
  • Program Development
  • Program Evaluation
  • Donor Relations
  • CRM


“I have had the opportunity to work with Elaine for almost 20 years through many project with the Village of Pewaukee and have found her to be a pleasure to work with.  Elaine approaches all situations in a “how can we work together” attitude to accomplish goals and work through challenges.”

Scott Gosse

Administrator, Village of Pewaukee


“Elaine is a consummate professional and a breath of fresh air. She is fastidious with every task she takes on and leaves no detail unattended. Every project she works on is through from start to finish. She is a strong asset to any project she has taken on and has helped our business tremendously.”

Jim and Katie

Owners, Good Eats Cafe