Maria Kindberg

The Capacity Lab’s Leadership Team has retained Maria Kindberg Consulting as project lead.

The Capacity Lab is an initiative focused on strengthening the nonprofit sector in Chautauqua County. As project lead, Kindberg will coordinate and implement The Capacity Lab’s work plan across Chautauqua County, overseeing program administration, communications, and strategic partnerships that foster collaboration and long-term organizational success.

“Maria brings more than 30 years of a unique blend of experience in nonprofit leadership, project management, and community engagement,” said Amy Rohler, executive director of the United Way of Chautauqua County. “Her track record of building trust, managing change, and supporting mission-driven work makes her an ideal leader for The Capacity Lab.”

Kindberg launched Maria Kindberg Consulting after her retirement as executive director of the Jamestown Community College Foundation. Emerging from a collaboration that began in 2018, The Capacity Lab is a partnership among philanthropic collaborators who share a commitment to strengthening nonprofits as a cornerstone of community well-being. Current partners include the United Way of Chautauqua County, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, and the Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation. In addition to local funders, The Capacity Lab is supported by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.

“I’m honored to take on this role with The Capacity Lab,” Kindberg said. “Chautauqua County is home to so many passionate and dedicated organizations, and I’m excited to help strengthen their work and amplify their impact. I believe deeply in the vision of a thriving community built through collaboration, leadership, and a vibrant nonprofit sector.”

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