About Us
Lifting up those who work in service of others, ImpactFull provides coaching and consulting for C-suite change-makers and those who support them.
With expertise in communications, grant-making, strategic planning, and fundraising for the change sector, ImpactFull knows the transformative power of having a big story, a big platform, and a big network
With a movement mindset and 20+ years supporting those solving the world’s most intractable problems, the ImpactFull team connects doers and innovators from across the globe and teaches people and teams how to grow their impact through finding like-minds to lift their spirits and lighten their load.
Previously known as Mission Impact Philanthropy (MIP), our firm has served dozens of social sector CEOs, moved millions of dollars, and helped amazing teams improve the lives of countless people since its founding in 2014.
Team
Kristine Breese Michie
Founder
As an amplifier and advocate from an early age, Kristine has worked in the philanthropic sector for more than 20 years after an early career in journalism, and ongoing work as a published author and public speaker. On behalf of and alongside some of the world’s most dynamic innovators and institutions, Kristine has grown and scaled thousands of meaningful connections, raised and deployed millions of dollars, and helped transform countless lives and broken systems. Kristine is based in San Diego.
Gretchen K. Williams
Senior Advisor
Early in life, the arts captured Gretchen's interest and imagination and led to 15 years of work in arts education - fundraising, event planning, management, and projects of all sizes. Those lessons and skills have since been applied to roles in microfinance and the social impact sector. She credits her mentors - strong, accomplished women - for helping chart her path. She is a details person that loves to talk "process" and make things easier in your day-to-day. Gretchen is based in Albuquerque.
Mia-Miracle Craig
Impact Intern
Mia-Miracle is passionate about helping people find resources within themselves and their communities. She attributes this passion to mentors in her life. She is proud to help people find the resources, people, and passions that will make them successful. Mia-Miracle is a Junior at Rhodes College majoring in Educational Studies and Anthropology/Sociology. She is a Bonner Scholar and President of the Nu Phi Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated. Mia-Miracle is based in Memphis.
The Founder’s Story
Perhaps I’ll just tell you about the mac-n-cheese.
I’d just come to after collapsing on the floor. An ambulance was waiting and the EMTs wanted to take me to the ER. But I told them I couldn’t go, “because the kids hadn't had dinner yet.” In fact, I informed them, “I’m gonna make mac and cheese.”
Luckily, they ignored me.
What followed were weeks of testing in search of a diagnosis. And eventually, I got one … and a pacemaker to treat a heart condition I didn’t know I had.
Which got me thinking. If I was willing to put my life at risk to get dinner on the table that night, where else was I putting myself at risk? How many times had I done that at work? Because, like you, I’m trying to change the world.
Just like parenting, it’s work that makes me feel good. But it also confuses me about where my needs stop and the world’s needs begin. I bet you can relate.
When I asked myself these questions as a Mom, the answer was a book full of ideas — and permission — to practice self-care while raising your kids.
When I asked myself this question at work, the answer was ImpactFull.
ImpactFull allows me to bring my toolkit and track record of work to you. With wide-ranging experience as a writer and public speaker, years in nonprofit fundraising, engagement as a trusted advisor to social sector CEOs and philanthropists, and a network that spans the globe, I am at your service, here to help you change the world and still get a good night’s sleep.
I understand you’re tempted to put work first and your needs last. But you don’t have to, for we are far more than the sum of our parts — and many hands (and hearts) make light work.
After 20 years in the “change sector,” I’m convinced there are more good people than bad, more fixers than villains, and more do-ers than complainers. We don’t even have to convince haters and nay-sayers to join us — we just need to meet as many like-minds as we can.
Let’s tell them what you’re working on, what problem you’re solving — and then invite them to come along.
That’s what ImpactFull is all about. We’ll help you tell your story, raise (or give away!) more money, increase your impact, grow your team and your network.
In short, we can grow your legacy, while lightening your load.
“Kristine has an uncanny ability to move from challenge to solution in a heartbeat, and that’s no surprise because her whole heart is in this work. I’d trust her to turn my biggest problem into a dazzling opportunity -- every time.”
— Sara Vaz, President, North County Philanthropy Council, Community Relations Manager, Nordson Corp.
As most “About” sections list some accolades and accomplishments, I’ll note here that I got a BA in Political Science from UCLA and a Masters in Journalism from Northwestern. I spent 5 years working as a reporter before moving full-time to philanthropic pursuits. On the personal front, I’m a mom, wife, runner, volunteer, Spanish student, aspiring bird-watcher, and I love a good bumper sticker.