Principal Consultant | Founder
Kylie is a senior fundraising and grant writing professional with over a decade of experience successfully supporting community organizations, municipal governments, and nonprofit institutions across Canada, the United States, and internationally. As Founder and Principal Consultant of Kyldar Consulting Inc., Kylie provides strategic fundraising leadership, grant research and proposal development, and donor engagement support across all sectors, including organizations working in community development, public safety, education, environmental stewardship, and volunteer-led services.
Kylie is known for her ability to translate complex programs, policies, and financial information into clear, compelling funding narratives that resonate with funders while remaining practical for delivery teams. Her work spans government, foundation, corporate, and philanthropic funding, with successful outcomes ranging from small community grants to multi-year awards exceeding $1 million. A trusted advisor to community volunteers and senior leadership teams alike. Kylie brings a collaborative, values-driven approach that balances long-term funding strategy with hands-on delivery, accountability, and measurable impact.
Consultant | Co-Founder
Darrell brings a lifetime of business leadership and operational management experience to Kyldar Consulting Inc., with a strong focus on human collaboration, financial oversight, and organizational sustainability. Over the course of his career, Darrell has led and advised organizations across multiple sectors, providing practical, results-oriented management expertise grounded in real-world operational experience.
In recent years, Darrell has expanded his work into the nonprofit sector, supporting grant and individual donor fundraising initiatives for community-focused organizations. With over five years of hands-on experience in proposal development, donor engagement, and funding strategy, he contributes a pragmatic, business-minded lens to fundraising efforts. Darrell’s strength lies in aligning funding opportunities with organizational capacity, ensuring proposals are financially sound, deliverable, and positioned for long-term success.
While we approach our work with professionalism and focus, we’re also two New Zealanders who now call Canada home. Living in the Northern Hemisphere has allowed us to grow our business while exploring the country’s diverse landscapes and experiences. That balance of ambition and adventure shapes our perspective, bringing warmth, authenticity, and a genuine connection to the way we work with our clients.



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