My Story
I have more than 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations and marketing communications. Before forming Kathleen Clute Communications, I directed philanthropy communications for Lahey Health, where I helped raise tens of millions of dollars for the system’s five hospitals. Previously, I was communications manager for the Boston Foundation, a $1 billion community foundation that has been responding to the needs of Bostonians for more than a century.
My strategic storytelling has helped reach donors and communicate impact for many Boston-area nonprofits, including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Miss Porter’s School, the Harvard Art Museums, World Ocean School, Groton School, and Steppingstone.org. Current areas of focus are development communications for the independent school and healthcare sectors.
I got my start in communications working as an award-winning reporter and editor for daily newspapers in New Orleans, Philadelphia and Raleigh, N.C. after earning a B.A. in political science from the University of Delaware.
What People Are Saying
“Kathy Clute is an exceptional communications professional with deep experience in the nonprofit sector. As director of philanthropy communications for the Lahey Health system, she transformed our messaging and helped us raise tens of millions of dollars. She is an outstanding writer, listener, and speaker who has the uncanny ability to understand the "soul" of an organization and then execute a plan that resonates and draws constituents closer. In my nearly forty years in philanthropy, Kathy's skills and performance stand alone.”
— James E. Thompson, former SVP of Philanthropy, Lahey Health, and former SVP of Development, Massachusetts General Hospital
“If you are looking for an experienced communications pro who can capture the essence of your organization and engage your constituents through impactful storytelling, hire Kathy. As editor of our school magazine, she brings our campus to life for alumnae and families from Beijing to Boston while helping us engage our global and intergenerational community. Kathy has an easy manner about her and she has quickly become a member of our team. I cannot say enough about her gentle yet firm approach, writing and copy-editing skill, organization, attention to detail, professionalism and enthusiastic support of our mission.”
— Diane R. Johnson, MPH, Chief Communications and Public Health Officer, Miss Porter’s School
“Kathy is a collegial partner who does her homework to understand the needs of her clients and then delivers relevant and compelling materials that will elevate the organizations’ mission. She single-handedly built and led a philanthropy communications team for Lahey Health, leveraging print, video, social media and web platforms to reach and inspire donors and patients. If you are looking for a talented writer and strategic thinker, Kathy will not disappoint.”