Barb Kappel


Barb Kappel has proudly served non-profits in the mid-Atlantic region for the past 23 years. To further her life-long career in philanthropy, she recently launched BarbKappel.com, a coaching and consulting business to help organization leaders exceed and achieve short- and long-term fundraising goals through targeted major and planned gift strategies. Barb has led national and local campaigns with goals ranging from $150 million to $3 million annually. Barb’s portfolio of clients serve religious and military communities as well as healthcare, environment, education, arts, social justice, and human services.

In addition to consulting and coaching independently, Barb collaborates with her respected colleagues to provide informative blog posts and relevant articles, and hosts nonprofit resource webinars to support and guide philanthropic leaders in the region.

Barb and her husband Brad Kappel of TTR Sotheby’s International have always believed in giving back to the community. Together they will identify and support local causes whose missions ensure a healthy and thriving Chesapeake Bay environment for families to enjoy for generations to come.