Who We Are

Hey there! We’re Public Health Connect—a heart-driven consulting crew here to help nonprofits thrive. From grants and programs to staffing and sustainability, we know how overwhelming it can be to juggle all the moving parts. That’s why we show up: to lighten the load, share our tools, and walk alongside you as you grow.

This journey started in 2025, when our founder, Katharine Skirvin, decided to use her experience in budgeting, HR, and public health to support the people doing the most important work—nonprofits like yours. Since then, it's been a powerful ride filled with meaningful partnerships and impact we’re so proud of.

Here are just a few moments we’re celebrating:

  • 🌟 Launching the Women of Skyline Committee with 200+ attendees and 20+ nonprofit partners

  • 🏛️ Giving nonprofits free access to Skyline’s event space—saving them thousands in costs

  • 🎓 Connecting students with internships through partnerships with IU Fairbanks, Marian University, and Indiana Latino Institute

But the work doesn’t stop there. Katharine also proudly serves as:

  • 🎀Chair of Decorations for the IWIN Foundation Gala (which raises nearly half their annual budget!)

  • 📚 Committee member for the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives

  • 🌿 An active member of both the Indiana Public Health Association and Tri Kappa

We’re all about relationships, not transactions. If you’re looking for a partner who gets the heart and hustle of nonprofit life—we’re your people. Let’s build something amazing together.

Our Services

Here’s what we bring to the table:

Grant Services

Grants can be a game-changer—but also overwhelming. We help you find the right funding opportunities, write strong proposals, and handle the follow-up so nothing falls through the cracks.

  • Grant research & matching

  • Grant writing & editing

  • Reporting & compliance support

Fundraising & Event Strategy

Whether it’s a gala, panel, or grassroots gathering, we help you design sponsorship materials, connect with donors, and plan logistics so you can focus on what really matters—building community.

  • Sponsorship strategy + outreach

  • Save-the-date design & comms

  • Budget planning & event coordination

  • Access to free event space (yes, really!)

HR & Staffing Solutions

We take a people-first approach to helping you build strong, sustainable teams. From hiring to onboarding and performance strategy, we bring structure to your staff’s success.

  • HR strategy & project modeling

  • Recruitment, interviewing, onboarding

  • Performance metrics & culture development

Government & Policy Support

If you're working near legislation or advocacy, we help you make sense of policy language, prep testimony, and build smart outreach strategies to make your voice heard.

  • Indiana Code interpretation

  • Committee research

  • Legislative outreach & testimony prep

Fiscal Strategy

Let’s talk numbers. We help you understand your finances, plan for growth, and set up a sustainable budget so your mission doesn’t just survive—it thrives.

  • Budget reviews

  • Revenue projections & financial modeling

Program Design & Evaluation

Got a great idea but need help shaping it? We support you in strengthening existing programs or building new ones with research, feedback loops, and process improvements.

  • Program evaluation & logic modeling

  • Process improvement strategy

  • Community engagement support

Rates that Respect Your Budget

  • Project-Based Rate: $75/hour

  • Ongoing Partnership Rate: $50/hour

We’re flexible, transparent, and happy to work within your needs. Let’s figure it out together.