Rooted in the Vine, your plans flourish without striving; His peace becomes your pace—John 15
Fun Facts about Me
I’ve lived in Northern California for most of my life and graduated from a small university nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. I earned my degree in Business and Entrepreneurship—you could say I was always meant to do this work!
In early 2020, I met my best friend and now husband on eHarmony—God truly has the best timing. In 2022, I moved to San Antonio and got married—again, a reminder that His plans are always perfect.
I’m a wife, mom to a Corgi, and a follower of Jesus. I light up when I bring order to chaos—seriously, I love checklists!
When I’m not at the computer, you’ll usually find me:
Spending quality time with my family
Enjoying the sunshine on a walk
Deep in a good Bible study
Writing—my journey began with a love of poetry,
and I still carry that passion for words today
More About Me
I’m Nicole Keeler, your behind-the-scenes, Donor Development Coordinator who finds purpose in the steady, unseen work that helps ministries thrive. My passion lives where faith meets structure… where donor retention becomes an ongoing expression of gratitude… and where a well-organized CRM becomes a reliable bridge between generosity and long-term impact.
I’ve supported ministries and nonprofits by gathering scattered donor stories, bringing clarity to data, and helping leaders breathe a little easier. I’ve learned that when the roots are cared for—the systems, the relationships, the intentional follow-up, the fruit arrives in its time, strong and lasting.
I started Nicole Keeler Virtual Vine after 10 years of working in a corporate office, retail shops providing customer relationship management. My latest job, I worked as a Development Coordinator for Adult & Teen Challenge.
This was the seed to my desire: to help non-profit leaders find rest, rhythm, and relief in your work.
I know what it’s like to carry too much—to feel called to something meaningful, but overwhelmed by the behind-the-scenes tasks. That’s where I come in.
I love organizing, planning, entering in every detail. My heart beats for creating long lasting customer relationships. The Nurture that can only come from a human, and not a bot. That doesn't mean I don't believe in streamlining processes with automations.
With years of experience in ministry, admin, and behind-the-scenes support, I offer more than just task help—I bring peace, prayer, and practical solutions.
My heart is to come alongside nonprofit founders—and serve with excellence, consistency, and grace.
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You Are Never Gone
You Are Never Gone
There are places our hearts never leave — sacred spaces where heaven touched earth in quiet, ordinary moments. For me, Lake Tahoe is one of those places.
It’s where I learned that the Lord’s presence is not bound by time or geography. Even when seasons change, He remains — constant, steady, and near.
This psalm was written in a season of remembering — of realizing that what is rooted in Him is never truly gone.
You are never gone.
You will always remain as a moment in time,
that captured my memories.
Now, I see you in my dreams.
I always find my way back to you.
You are never gone —
my snow-capped mountains and pearly sands.
To Be Found Is To Get Lost
The only way to find your soul was to get lost.
You are never gone.
The smell of the mountain air captures the soul.
Oh, how I wish I could put it in a bottle —
a scent that lingers even when miles away.
The secret part of the morning when the heavens open up with song,
greeting the day.
From spring filled with life, now gone —
to winter, when the world slows down to a whisper.
You are never gone —
Blankets of sugar crystals cover the ground.
You are never gone —
the years of sunsets reflecting the lake in the sky.
You are never gone.
Closing Reflection
Even in the seasons when things fade or change shape, His fingerprints remain.
The Lord has a way of weaving eternity into our earthly moments —
reminding us that what’s rooted in Him is never lost, only transformed.
About Songs in the Valley: Where I found Him
These are poems — psalms, really — written over the years through my walk with the Lord. For a long time, they lived quietly in the pages of my journals. I began sharing a few with close friends, and their encouragement stirred something in me: perhaps these words were meant to be shared.
Much of this writing was shaped by my years living in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, in a small town called Incline Village, nestled near Lake Tahoe. A place of breathtaking beauty — 6,400 feet above sea level, home to about 9,000 souls. What once was a family vacation spot became my backyard: where I hiked, went to school, escaped, and found home.
It’s where I fell in love with my husband — and where my faith was forged in both mountain peaks and deep valleys.
These poems are my modern-day psalms — songs of the heart from the valleys and mountaintops of life. My hope is that as you read, you’ll find pieces of your own story woven between the lines, and perhaps a glimpse of the same faithful God who met me there.
