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FAQ

Your Questions, Answered

  • What is Pounce Support Services?
    Pounce Support Services™ is a fundraising and communications consulting firm that helps non-profits, charities, and businesses succeed. We create tailored strategies to increase visibility, strengthen relationships, and enhance funding opportunities. Whether you’re building momentum or reaching for the next significant milestone, we design fundraising and communication strategies tailored to your distinct mission. Together, we’ll help your organization grow, connect, and prosper.
  • How can Pounce Support Services help my organization achieve its goals?
    Whether you’re a non-profit, charity, or business, we partner with you to develop strategies that build meaningful connections with your audience, increase visibility, and enhance your fundraising efforts. From grant writing to public relations campaigns, our expertise ensures your organization is positioned for success.
  • What makes Pounce Support Services different from other consulting firms?
    At Pounce, we prioritize creativity, integrity, resourcefulness, and a personalized approach to everything we do. We know there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, so we take the time to understand your organization’s values, challenges, and goals. Our hands-on support and practical strategies ensure we deliver measurable results, helping you grow while relieving the burden of feeling overwhelmed.
  • How can Pounce Support Services assist with grants and funding opportunities?
    While no one can guarantee funding (and if they do run), we specialize in helping you identify and pursue the right grants. We provide expert support in researching funding opportunities, crafting compelling proposals, developing donor engagement strategies, and positioning your organization to increase its chances of success. Our goal is to give you the tools and techniques needed to attract the support your organization deserves.
  • How does Pounce Support Services approach public relations and communications?
    We focus on authentic storytelling and relationship-building, using creativity, authenticity, and a deep understanding of your mission. We work closely with you to create tailored strategies that resonate with your audience and build meaningful connections. From crafting engaging messages to developing thoughtful PR campaigns, we aim to help you effectively communicate your story, enhance visibility, and foster lasting relationships.
  • How can Pounce Support Services save us time and resources?
    We act as an extension of your team, handling complex tasks like fundraising strategy development, communications planning, and visibility campaigns. By working with Pounce, you gain access to a team of experts without the cost of full-time staff. This lets you focus on your mission while we handle the details that drive results.
  • How does Pounce Support Services help us stand out to funders and donors?
    We excel at crafting compelling proposals, creating impactful case statements, and building strategies highlighting your mission's heart. By telling your story authentically and aligning it with the priorities of funders and donors, we ensure your organization is seen, heard, and supported.
  • Can Pounce Support Services help with event planning or donor engagement activities?
    Yes! We assist with planning and executing meaningful events, such as galas, open houses, and donor appreciation gatherings. We aim to ensure your events foster strong relationships with your stakeholders and leave a lasting impact.
  • How do we know if we need Pounce Support Services?
    If you’re feeling overwhelmed, under-supported, or unsure how to take your fundraising and communications to the next level, we can help. Our team provides fresh perspectives, practical solutions, and hands-on support to reduce your workload and set you on a clear path to success.
  • What is your approach to working with clients?
    We believe in building partnerships, not just providing services. Our team collaborates with you to identify your needs, develop customized strategies, and implement solutions aligning with your vision. Communication, transparency, and a shared commitment to your success are at the heart of our approach.
  • Why should we work with Pounce Support Services?
    Besides our extensive expertise and experience, we don’t just offer advice; we roll up our sleeves and work alongside you. With our practical, action-oriented approach, we help you connect, grow, and achieve the results you deserve. If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’re here to make it happen. Let’s get started today! Book a call at 780.819.0095.
  • Why the cats?
    Our Founder, Kat Mooney, loves big cats and small ones because they are beautiful, sleek, curious, and captivating. The jaguar, like all cats, represents strength and confidence.
  • Why have you said, “Welcome to Our Jungle”?
    We compare fundraising and communications to the jungle because we are aware of how the unexpected can arise and how hard it can be to survive and thrive in the trenches while braving the vast elements. We also recognize the beauty within the jungle, hence the big cat. You have multiple priorities, unrealistic timelines, and endless meetings in your business, continually eating up your time and energy. We help you get this back by attacking your challenges, so you don’t have to stress over them.

Fundraising and Communication Experts.

At Pounce Support Services™, our focus is to help people and organizations attain their goals. 

We are here to help you move your mission forward.

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Grant Writing Workshop!

Whether you're new to grant writing or looking to refine your skills, you'll gain practical insights, real-life examples, and actionable steps to increase your chances of success. Walk away with the confidence to secure your organization's funding to grow and flourish!

Join us on May 29th for our grant writing workshop in Edmonton, AB at the Jerry Forbes Centre. 

ABOUT

About Pounce Support Services™

Founded on February 14, 2020, Pounce Support Services™ is a dedicated fundraising and communications company based in Edmonton, Alberta.

 

We proudly partner with organizations providing tailored strategies and expert support to help our clients achieve their goals. Our team combines over a century of collective experience, delivering innovative solutions in fundraising, donor engagement, communications, and public relations.

We pride ourselves on delivering strategic counsel and hands-on support, ensuring cost-effective, impactful results. Whether you're looking to enhance donor engagement, streamline communications, or build a sustainable fundraising strategy, we offer the expertise and creativity you need to thrive. Reach out today to explore how we can help you achieve your goals with confidence.

 

At Pounce Support Services, we are committed to empowering organizations with the tools, resources, and expertise they need to thrive.

APPROACH

Working with Us

At Pounce Support Services™, we understand that every organization has its own unique goals, challenges, and needs. That’s why we take a fully customized approach to every project, tailoring our strategies to ensure alignment with your objectives.

 

We work closely with you, keeping the end goal in mind, and offer flexible solutions that evolve with your needs. Our team collaborates with you to deliver measurable results while maintaining a focus on your specific priorities.

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BENEFITS

Why Choose Us

Expertise at Your
Fingertips 

Rather than navigating complex fundraising or communication strategies on your own, you benefit from a team with over 100 years of combined experience. We know what works and will guide you to success with confidence.

Custom Strategy
and Solutions

Unlike one-size-fits-all approaches, we take the time to understand your unique challenges and goals. Our tailored services ensure your organization receives the most effective, targeted strategies for growth.

Efficiency & Time
Savings

Let us handle the details while you focus on your core mission. Our team provides hands-on support, saving you time and effort while ensuring your efforts are both strategic and effective.

TESTIMONIALS

What People are Saying

"Pounce Support Services played a crucial role in the success of the YEG Empowering YOU event on  September 21, 2024. Their expertise in developing sponsorship packages and crafting a compelling press release helped us secure vital partnerships and effectively spread the word about our mission to support individuals with disabilities.

Their professionalism, attention to detail, and deep understanding of our event’s purpose ensured that our messaging resonated with the right audiences. The sponsorship packages they created were clear, engaging, and tailored to potential partners, making it easier for us to secure support. Additionally, the press release captured the heart of our event,  generating meaningful  awareness in the community. 

 

Thanks to Pounce Support Services, YEG Empowering YOU reached a wider audience and gained the support needed to make a real impact.

 

I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for strategic and well-executed solutions!"

Melaida Corpus

Founder and Chief Listening Officer 2025, iListen

The grant writing workshop we offered through Pounce Support Services was extremely helpful to our community volunteers. Kat and Mirande worked directly with me to assess our needs and coordinate and deliver a workshop that provided top expertise in order to strengthen the capacity of our community leaders to write and apply for grants. We appreciated the tips, tricks, and follow through post even."

Stacey Leavitt-Wright

CEO 2023 Jewish Federation of Edmonton

As the Executive Director for the Alberta School Council's Association, I worked closely with Kat for 12 months, learning the "ropes" of the charitable fundraising industry. Kat presented a robust plan of what I needed to learn and do, to better position ASCA to receive operating, project, and program funds from grantors, foundations, and philanthropists. I always felt that Kat and her team were doing their best for ASCA and that she cares deeply about our organization and the work that we do. My knowledge has grown substantially, and I am grateful for the time and energy Kat devoted to me, and to ASCA."

Wendy Keiver

Executive Director 2023 - Alberta School Council's Association

It has been a great experience working with the members of Pounce Support Services on our grant application for the Community Services Recovery Fund program. With Kat's team, we successfully received almost $100K in Federal Government support and it definitely would not have happened without them. 

Michael Sadovnick 

Treasurer 2023 - Edmonton Hebrew Association - Beth Israel

I heard your speech, and the way you carried away the program is super organized, and lots to learn. People there mentioned your generosity and human nature of yours . Vicky is so proud of you and also to have you at the session.

Lavanya Jothinataraj

Participant 2022 - CWI Women in Leadership Conference

Kat provided expertise and guidance to ensure my organization's direct mail campaign was well developed and effective. She provided no-nonsense coaching in a direct, respectful manner.  I would highly recommend Kat to roll out a major project, provide an objective evaluation of your fundraising program, or direction on how to advance your mission.

Teena Hughson

Communications 2021, A Safe Place

The dedication that Kat Mooney and her team bring to the organization is bar none. Their knowledge of grant writing is very inspiring. The "Grant Writing" services check all the boxes that one will feel confident that applications are well thought out. Words that come to mind are dynamic, energetic, and welcoming. Taking the time to understand who you are and your company left us feeling confident. 

Anne-Marie Thivierge

President 2021, Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch

The process of applying for grants was new to me, but Kat was a wealth of information and guided me start to finish.  With a tight deadline, Kat was patient, kind, and determined to help me complete everything needed in time. I can’t thank her enough!

Courtney Schulze, M. ED. ABA

Founder & Program Director 2021, Northern Star Behavior Services

Kat brings a ton of energy, passion, and experience to our Team! We needed support in writing our annual report, and she delivered! We absolutely loved the innovative ideas she brought, such as the volunteer spotlight and a new legacy giving program. We are so happy with the end result that clearly demonstrates our story and impact over the year. This will serve as a template for years to come!"

Chad Polito

Executive Director 2020, BGC Dawson

After operating for seven years on a wing, a prayer, and lots of pro bono services, Kat joined Making Strides' Team in 2019 as our first professional fund developer.  In learning about what we do, Kat said that she was drawn to our passion for the inner-city community, and this has certainly this demonstrated itself throughout her work with us.  With boundless energy, Kat has transformed our wing and prayer into a tangible, workable plan with solid strategies, leads, and funding proposals that will ensure the future sustainability of Making Strides.  We have been so benefited by Kat's years of experience and ability to translate good intentions into concrete actions; this will in turn, no doubt, benefit one of Edmonton's most vulnerable communities for years to come.

Amanda Slugowski M.A.,

Registered Psychologist 2019, Equinox Therapeutic & Consulting Services

"Kat is one of Edmonton's best fundraisers!"

Rona Fraser

Owner 2019, Energy Events

Kathleen is reliable, loyal, and a great fundraiser who understands 

all the elements of fund development and the world of not-for-profit.

Gail Docken

President 2018, Reatlors Community Foundation

Besides her charming, empathetic, and humble personality, Ex. Kathleen Mooney is a dedicated and diligent fundraiser and communicator. With a professional attitude and exceptional communication  skills, Kathleen inspires and encourages young PR practitioners to better themselves in this  demanding field; working with her has increased my morale. She is a true researcher,  an approachable friend, and a great PR professional.

Frankie Ning Chen

Public Relations Student Intern 2016, MacEwan University

During her time in the Department Kathleen was an asset to the Team. Kathleen provided assistance and  support in Policies and Procedures related to Naming, Endowment and Fund Development. Kathleen also  aided in the preparation of gap assessments for each of these areas and provided research services on  trends and opportunities in digital donor recognition.

Shannon Tuininga

VIce President for Institutional Advancement 2016, The King's University

She is professional when dealing with funders, supporters and friends of the organization Kathleen understands fundraising and the importance of creating long term relationships for organizations. She ensures efficient follow-up to ensure that the needs of funders and supporters are met.

Amelia Cantos-Ellis

Executive Director Alumni & Development 2014, MacEwan University

"Since meeting Kathleen over 15 years ago, I have known her to be a results-oriented and conscientious development professional. Her strength is valuing the donor relationship while always remembering that fundraising is a means to an end. I would recommend Kathleen without reservation."

Majorie Bencz, CM

Executive Director 2012, Edmonton's Food Bank

"Kathleen, I believe has chosen a career in the not-for-profit sector as she arises each morning truly  focusing on serving her new community. She has significantly changed the lives of so many Edmontonians,  and I know that our city is blessed and better off for having here. Kathleen has faced the daunting challenge of starting her career from the ground up, calling Edmonton home for the past eight years. Uprooting her life and career halfway across the country is indeed a difficult task, and she has handled  it gracefully.

 

A deserving credit, Kathleen has been featured in AFP's international magazine as female Canadian Fundraiser, an admirable accolade of recognition.”

Kelley Keehn

Author, Speaker, Personal Finance Educator, Media Personality, Consumer Advocate 2012

“I had the pleasure of working with Kathleen at a very exciting time in the organization's life. Kathleen was instrumental in securing the necessary funds that sustained the diversity of programs offered at Gilda's Club. This was a particular challenge as the community was new and unknown at the time. Kathleen's warmth and easy manner made her particular approachable to all - donors, funders, colleagues and members. In fact, it is Kathleen's natural ease and charm that I remember most fondly. I learned a lot from her and still refer to many of her insights so many years later.”

Romy Schnailberg

Program Manager 2011, Gilda's Club Montreal

“In the time that I have worked with Kathleen, she has demonstrated a commitment in creating excellent products and services for the YWCA. She works diligently to ensure her communications with others reflect a personal touch and appreciation for others. Kathleen is a people person and values relationships with funders and colleagues, and ensures she gets the job done.”

Violet Poon

Recruitment Coordinator 2010, YMCA Edmonton

“Kathleen has the biggest heart of anyone I have ever known.  She is always positive and goes at everything she does with 100% effort and dedication.”

Jill Didow

Executive Director 2009, Realtors Community Foundation

“Kathleen worked with me to secure resources and create a winning proposal.  Her attention to detail

and the ability to translate my thoughts and ideas into concrete action into a winning proposal

within a very short time.  The good news is that we were successful in receiving the funding that

we had requesting for a period of three years for just over $300,000.”

Kris Knutson

Chaplain 2009, Mustard Seed Street Ministries

“I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with Kathleen in her volunteer capacity of AFP 2008 Treasurer, whose mandate is to ensure that we all keep in line with our program budgets.  Additionally, Kathleen is in charge of the Scholarship and Bursaries portfolio.  She is an active member, and I believe she makes an excellent addition to our Team of volunteer leadership."

Steve Baker

President 2008, Association of Fundraising Professionals Edmonton Chapter

“We are just so impressed with Kathleen's passion and dedication to helping smaller organizations

 that do not have the resources to hire a fundraiser on staff.  We had an opportunity to submit

 a funding proposal to the government but had no way to do it ourselves as we don't have the time

 or the expertise on hand.  Within the span of one week, Kathleen met with members of CHHA-ED 

and created a great proposal for us in the amount of $95,000 within our budget and meeting 

the time sensitive deadline.  Her personalized service and professionalism makes it a pleasure to 

work with her.  We would certainly consider retaining her services again.”

Marilyn Kingdom

President 2006, Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Edmonton Branch

“I originally hired Kathleen as a staff member in 2005 where she managed the Children's Miracle Network portfolio as a Development Account Manager. In addition to her vast background in fund development, Kathleen is a warm and caring individual who brings wealth of experience to an organization.  Now that she is working as a Fund Development Consultant, it was easy for me to give her a call when we needed someone on a short-term basis to work on our "Dialing for Dollars" fundraising initiatives. I would highly recommend Kathleen to work for any organization that needs help in fundraising.”

Mary-Lou Hamilton

Chief Development Officer & General Manager 2006, Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation

“Kathleen has been working with us for the last six months profiling our club members by writing 

articles in our monthly newsletter.  She is responsible for organizing meetings and interviewing

 our members and when need be, she even takes the photos for us!  Our members 

enjoy meeting with Kathleen and are impressed with her writing abilities."

Ilario Re

General Manager 2005, Edmonton Petroleum Club

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