THE WOMAN BEHIND THE KINLAW STRATEGY
Bourgogne Kinlaw
Strategist for Builders, Doers, & Changemakers
Your Nonprofit Strategy Advisor
THE WOMAN BEHIND THE KINLAW STRATEGY
Bourgogne Kinlaw
Strategist for Builders, Doers, & Changemakers
Your Nonprofit Strategy Advisor
The Kinlaw Strategy
From nonprofits to the boardroom, from teaching youth courses to running large-scale programs at All-Star Weekend—I cut through the noise, give bold ideas a clear plan, and rally the right partners to make them real.
I’ve steered 1,500+ learning-and-development teams—start-ups, small businesses, women-in-tech cohorts, youth organizations, and nonprofits—toward smarter growth and $10M+ in funding, partnering with brands like Microsoft, Nike, Paramount, and the Harlem Globetrotters.
Ready to create something that moves people and profit?
You’re in the right place.
The Impact
Total Programs Managed ($)
1,500+ orgs
supported
1,100+ communities
served
77+ partnerships
launched
Program Architecture & Strategic Design
Kairos Impact Management System
Partners:
Urban League of Broward County & Microsoft
Role and Outcome:
• Product Owner for a nonprofit-built case-management platform that unifies housing, employment, and health data.
Key Metrics/Resources:
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NTA Concierge Project Tool
Role and Outcome:
• Designed the workflow platform for our team to utilize to manage all projects across the team.
Key Metrics/Resources:
• 3,000+ nonprofits onboarded
• $10.7 M in grants unlocked (resume)
NSA “Hacking for Intelligence”
Role and Outcome:
• Shaped challenge structure, curriculum, and mentor network to translate national-security problems into student solutions.
Key Metrics/Resources:
• 50+ student teams
• 30-day sprint to MVP (program report)
Coppin State University × Microsoft Scholars
Role and Outcome:
• Co-created an HBCU scholar program mixing AI, business, and entertainment pathways.
• Leveraged Microsoft Team Members and Corporate Partners to help support the program.
Key Metrics/ Resources:
• 3-semester program
• 100% mentor match rate (university brief)
The Called Learning Path
Role and Outcome:
• Built an AI-for-ministry learning track that helps faith leaders and entrepreneurs use Copilot to grow reach.
Key Metrics/Resources:
• 6-module course
• 2k+ adult learners enrolled
Brown Toy Box × MakeCode
Role and Outcome:
• Led dev and education teams to turn STEAM toys into a gamified coding curriculum.
Key Metrics/Resources:
• 70+ nonprofits requested adoption within 90 days (internal tracker)
Year Up Career-Readiness Model
Role and Outcome:
• Re-engineered the intern-placement process and delivered soft-skills workshops.
Key Metrics/Resources:
• 110 interns managed
• 82% retention
• 9 corporate host sites (resume)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Senior Skilling
Role and Outcome:
• Produced hands-on AI & cybersecurity training with WWT Fellows for seniors aged 55-90.
Key Metrics/Resources:
• 50 seniors trained in one-day clinic
Georgia State AI Skilling with Worldwide Technology
Role and Outcome:
• Orchestrated Microsoft Education + Worldwide Technology collaboration to roll out Copilot training to universities.
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Enterprise & Community Partnerships
Worldwide Technology × Microsoft National Skilling Initiative
Role and Outcome:
• Co-wrote the playbook and activated Academy Fellows to bridge EDU gaps.
Key Metrics/Resources:
• 80k learner target
• 49k achieved in first wave
Dell Technologies Pro Bono Program
Role and Outcome:
• Co-led a 100-Dell / 100-Microsoft employee sprint that delivered digital-transformation support to 25 nonprofits across the U.S.
Key Metrics/Resources:
• 25 nonprofit pilots
PUMA “Innovate Your Sole” STEAM Series
Role and Outcome:
• Co-built curriculum with instructional-design team; now rolling out nationally with NBA athlete partner.
Nike × Women Who Code L&D Campaign
Role and Outcome:
• Closed high-value sponsorship; launched training pipeline for Nike engineers + direct recruitment funnel from WWCode community.
Harlem Globetrotters “CODEtrotters” (Phase 1)
Role and Outcome:
• Led concept, web, design, and curriculum teams for a two-year coding-through-basketball partnership (70+ orgs onboarding).
Key Metrics/Resources:
• 70+ organizations onboarded in 6 mo (internal tracker)
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Invest Fest AI Challenge
Role and Outcome:
• Led the development and delivery of the full Invest Fest AI Challenge experience, from ideation through execution.
Key Metrics/Resources:
• 1k+ AI demo log-ins during event (event metrics)
Off the Field NFL Wives Association
Role and Outcome:
• Delivered business-planning sessions and community activations.
All-Star Weekend (Utah Chamber)
Role and Outcome:
• Built STEAM pop-up linking sports, tech, and equity during NBA All-Star.
Key Metrics/Resources:
• 100 youth participants
• 20 volunteer mentors
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2025 Microsoft Super Bowl Initiatives
Role and Outcome:
• Lead for Lyons Rec Center renovation + Maker Lab build-out and Microsoft’s involvement in the Sports Power Brunch
Corporate Tuition & Workforce Partners
Partners:
• American Airlines, Office Depot, AArons, Cox Comm., Cox Automotive, Salesforce, CareerBuilder, Dade County, Grady Hospital, Avis Budget, Zappos, Michaels, Dollar General, Rite Aid, Home Depot, IONOS
Role and Outcome:
• Lead for Lyons Rec Center renovation + Maker Lab build-out and Microsofts involvement in the Sports Power Brunch
Key Metrics/Resources:
• 30+ F1000 partners
• 14 % avg. enrollment lift across accounts (CEC results)
Microsoft ATL Nonprofit Summit
Role and Outcome:
• Curated agenda, showcase of 20 orgs, 100 attendees
Key Metrics/Resources:
• 100 attendees
• 95 % satisfaction
Microsoft x The Giving List – Los Angeles
Role and Outcome:
• Led Microsoft’s collaboration with The Giving List to host a private event in Los Angeles focused on philanthropy, nonprofit impact, and community investment. I curated the agenda, identified and secured featured nonprofits, and served as the central connector
Key Metrics/Resources:
• Embedded impact metrics into editorial features to amplify grantee reach.
Black Equity Collective
Role and Outcome:
• Ran tech-strategy sessions for 25 member nonprofits; 100 % reported improved data confidence.
I don’t just lead projects, I build bridges.
I bring the right people together to launch powerful programs with lasting impact.
ABOUT ME
- Translate bold ideas into executable strategies
- Deliver measurable outcomes with purpose
- Align community need with enterprise innovation
I’m fueled by the belief that meaningful change happens together.
Whether I’m standing on a stage or strategizing behind the scenes, I bring energy, empathy, and execution to every table I sit at.
For over a decade, I’ve been designing programs that leave communities stronger, more connected, and better resourced. Whether it’s creating scalable nonprofit tech solutions, driving innovation at Fortune 500 companies, or building bridges between private and public sectors—I show up to make meaningful change happen.
My superpower is connection. I bring the right people together and lead them with clarity and care toward outcomes that matter.
REVIEWS
William W.
Director of Operations, DeVry University
“I was initially impressed with Bourgogne’s enthusiasm, communication skills and professional demeanor. During the time I had the pleasure of partnering with Bourgogne, she consistently demonstrated all of these qualities and more, and I heartily endorse her for any public relations or outside sales positions.
Bourgogne is reliable, dedicated and eternally upbeat. Her ability to create her own leads and expand into new markets is unparalleled, and it is because of her excellence in this area that I repeatedly asked for her support. Of particular value to me as a former Director of Campus Operations was Bourgogne’s team player mind-set, enthusiastic embrace of challenges, ability to work with minimal supervision and unwavering commitment to exceeding customer expectations. I regularly received unsolicited praise from customers commending Bourgogne’s outstanding level of service, professionalism and follow-through. Bourgogne is a hardworking, top-performing public relations professional. She has my highest recommendation.”
William W.
Director of Operations, DeVry University
“Thank you for your dedication to making the ‘Exploring Al and Cybersecurity: Empowering Active Adults to navigate the Digital Era’ session a success. I have attended NTA sponsored workshops in the past and l’ve seen you execute them successfully.
When I pitched the idea for this passion project to you in June, I knew you could make it happen. Your leadership, detailed project plan, coordination of resources, management of volunteers, and professionalism brought this idea to life. Despite everyone’s busy schedules, you always made time to ensure everything was taken care of, and I greatly appreciate that. Thank you for the partnership!”
Britney W.
Head of Volunteering, Dell Technologies
“It’s always fun collaborating with you, Bourgogne Kinlaw, MBA! It’s exciting to see what corporations can achieve when they partner together to drive impact!”