KLF & Company is a fundraising and event management company based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Founded in 2007 by Katherine (Katy) L. Faulk, we have grown to serve political candidates at the local, state, and national level, as well as political organizations, nonprofits, and private sector businesses. For these entities, we raise funds, organize events, and provide a wide-range of project management services.
Prior to starting her own firm, Katy was the Director of Development at the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation, managing all fundraising activities for the organization. In 2006, she served as Asa Hutchinson’s Finance Director during his first gubernatorial race in Arkansas.
Before moving to Little Rock in 2006, Katy spent several years working in our nation’s capitol. She was a summer intern for then Tennessee U.S. Senator Bill Frist in 2001. In 2002, she worked for Advantage, Inc. where she served as an Account Executive and worked for clients such as the Republican National Committee, U.S. Senate candidates, and nonprofit organizations providing fundraising and event management services.
In 2004, Katy went to work for Orr Associates, Inc., a consulting firm servicing nonprofit organizations. As an Associate Director, she was responsible for the coordination of dozens of fundraising events each year as well as strategic planning and overall not-for-profit management for a variety of high profile clientele.
Originally from Tennessee, Katy has a B.S. in Political Science with a minor in French from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga as well as a Master’s Degree in Political Management with a concentration in fundraising from The George Washington University. She completed the Arkansas Association of Fundraising Professionals’ certificate program and in 2011, was named to Arkansas Business’ 40 Under 40.
Katy has volunteered for countless political campaigns and charitable organizations over the years, enjoying a variety of service work in Little Rock where she lives with her husband, Kevin Niehaus, two daughters, and two pugs.