MEET THE BAMBU TEAM!

Team: Projects

Julie Selvaggi

Founder/Lead Strategist

A seasoned fundraiser with 20 years working in the trenches at nonprofits across the country and service areas, Julie brings a unique ability to see the big picture and identify successful fundraising strategies. For her dedication and excellence in raising funds for nonprofit organizations in Broward County, Julie received the 2023 Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals - Fort Lauderdale/Broward Chapter.

Julie is particularly passionate about efficiency and collaboration throughout the nonprofit sector, always pushing the conversation about how we most effectively leverage our collective resources to solve society's most pressing systemic problems. With Bachelor's and Master's degrees in film, Julie has always approached her nonprofit work with an even balance of art and science. If you're looking to partner with someone who can appreciate your unique needs and tailor a comprehensive strategic plan to advance your mission, she's your woman! Julie lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and two kids - which frankly is a challenge for a Philadelphia sports fan. Go Eagles.

Kelsey Johnson, CFRE

Lead Strategist

Kelsey Johnson has worked in communications, public relations, marketing, and fundraising for 17 years. She can pitch a great media story, tee up a home run individual giving campaign, elevate your organization’s publications to the big leagues – and write a compelling, concise proposal to wow even the most exacting funders. Kelso lives in Boca Raton with her husband, daughter and several other animals, and serves on the Corporate Board of South Florida HOBY Youth Leadership and as Secretary of the Royal Oak Hills Association.

Karen Ann Williams, CFRE

Director of Operations

Karen has over 30 years of experience in marketing, fundraising, nonprofit administration, and political campaign work. She has held elected office and served on numerous boards. Her main interest has always been nonprofit organizations and how they serve our communities. Karen has contributed to the nonprofit sector as a fundraiser, Director of Development, and consultant; and finds time to volunteer locally and to support the causes in which she believes.

Take Two Services

Fundraising Smartypants

Bambu works in occassional partnership with the briliant people at Take Two Services to tackle important projects and raise critical funding. Together we have: built U.S-based funding for GRAVIS, a community development organization serving Rajasthan, India ; prospected local and state foundation and grant funding for Fund For Modern Courts, an advocacy group in New York ; developed fundraising materials and a white paper for a new Women’s Leadership Program at the University of Montana.

Kerstin Vogdes Diehn

501(c)Design

We love partnering with Kerstin when clients need some pizzazz to brighten up their collateral. She's worked with dozens of nonprofits and knows how to communicate a mission beautifully! From logo design, print collateral, editorial design, annual report design, large-format exhibit and tradeshow graphics, and even websites, Kerstin is our go-to for all things visual.

Get at us to see how we can help your org grow strong!