Katie Watkins brings nearly two decades of experience in organizational development, strategic operations, and nonprofit leadership to her work at Foothills Unitarian. With a background spanning strategic financial oversight, fundraising, human resources, risk management, operations, and communications, she plays a vital role in resourcing and strengthening Foothills’ ministry. Katie leads major fundraising efforts and stewardship strategy, ensuring that the generosity of the community fuels the programs, justice work, and belonging that define Foothills. She is passionate about building sustainable, efficient systems that allow bold vision to become reality — ensuring courageous love is not only imagined, but fully resourced and supported.
Katie regularly presents the financial status of the organization at Congregational Meetings and Town Halls. She is committed to providing financial reports that are not only accurate and transparent, but also accessible and meaningful to all contributors — not just those with a background in finance. For Katie, operations and fundraising are themselves ministries: ways of cultivating collaboration, stewardship, and community resilience.
She is energized by translating big-picture dreams into clear pathways, fostering transparency, and creating environments where people can bring their best to the work of unleashing courageous love. Her leadership helps Foothills not only sustain its work, but expand its impact in Northern Colorado and beyond.
Outside of her work at Foothills, Katie finds joy spending time with her family especially while making art, playing games, or exploring in their camper. Being outdoors keeps her rooted in gratitude and continues to fuel her commitment to building communities where everyone can belong, thrive, and make a difference.