About Us

Our Mission at Community Kites

Imagine a future where your non-profit's mission is fully funded and its impact is limitless. At Community Kites, we are dedicated to turning that vision into reality for the founders, Executive Directors, and Board Members who serve our communities. We provide the strategic information and innovative solutions necessary to elevate your organization beyond the day-to-day struggle for resources. Our focus is on building organizational capacity, growing your mission's reach, and establishing perpetual funding opportunities—like our collaboration with Share360—so you can concentrate on what truly matters: driving meaningful change.

A Message From Our Founder

I’m Lisbet Newton, and I’m thrilled you’re here.

My passion is to help non-profit leaders navigate the path to organizational stability and growth. Like many of you, I understand the relentless fundraising cycle—the constant pursuit of funding that can overshadow the vital work of serving your community. Do you dream of a future where your mission is secured by sustainable revenue, allowing you to focus on impact instead of survival?

Having built businesses and guided organizations through significant transitions, I learned that a powerful mission is only half the equation. True, lasting impact comes from weaving that mission with a clear strategic vision, resilient operations, and diversified, sustainable funding. This is the core philosophy that anchors the work we do at Community Kites.

My personal and professional experiences are the lens through which we provide insights to make your organization's next chapter its most impactful yet. We offer a blend of practical strategies and innovative solutions designed to help you and your organization thrive.

Our work focuses on helping you:

Develop sustainable revenue streams, including innovative perpetual funding solutions that provide a stable financial foundation for your mission.
Strengthen your strategic plan to ensure your operations, programming, and fundraising efforts are all aligned for maximum impact.
Enhance your organization's capacity for growth, empowering your team and board to confidently pursue long-term goals.
Move from a narrative of scarcity to one of abundance, securing your organization's future and amplifying its legacy for generations to come.

My goal is to help you transform your organization's trajectory. Let’s build a sustainable future for your cause, together.

My passion for helping organizations connect with their communities is rooted in my experience as the founder of Houston City Beat. Known as 'The Storytellers of Houston,' we built an independent news outlet dedicated to amplifying diverse local voices.

This journey taught me firsthand that a powerful narrative is the single most effective tool for building community and inspiring action. It’s a lesson and a legacy I am incredibly proud of, and it is the same principle of insightful storytelling I now use to help non-profit leaders grow their mission.

Lisbet Newton

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Community Kites:

Your Dedicated Non-Profit Advocate

Our mission is to strengthen non-profits by connecting their stories to the community and their missions to the streams of sustainable donations needed for lasting impact.