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Strong communities developed by sustainable organizations

Successful, sustainable philanthropy is not a matter of luck. There’s a method, and a discipline, that works every time. Our clients have successfully learned that method, raising more than $250 million through campaigns and achieving impressive increases in annual fundraising over the past twelve years. You can succeed too. And we would love to help.

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Working with Kennari was one of the best moves that we made in our fundraising strategy. From their clear processes, relational engagement, and incredible expertise, it has been a joy to work with them. I would say that they are not just consultants, but we have become mutual partners –learning and strategizing together on how to create more community impact, while raising the funds to make it happen.

Justin Beene, Founder/Director, Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation
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Kennari Consulting is the key to sanity! In our first venture into event planning and getting started as a Foundation, they were critical to our ongoing success. Their staff is responsive, accessible and professional.

Rena Schwartz, Michigan Sports Academies Foundation
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As the leader of the fund development department, having Kennari’s guidance and support throughout our budgeting and planning process has been extremely valuable. Having what feels like an extension of my own team, especially in 2020 and 2021 as funding sources were uncertain, was a tremendous asset.

Gina Schulz, VP of Corporate and Foundation Giving, Grand Rapids Public Museum
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Kennari started as a consultant and quickly became a highly valued partner. Their commitment to our success is apparent in every interaction. Kennari is always well informed on fundraising trends and helps us put that knowledge into the action that best serves our mission to enhance the lives of seniors

Robert Barnes, President, Senior Neighbors
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Kennari has changed our thinking, changed our systems and changed our culture. We continue to move forward with a stronger foundation of philanthropy because of Kennari. The team at Kennari walks with you during the implementation stages. You don’t feel alone!

Lynne Scheible, Retired Executive Director, Artworks
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Kennari Consulting has been an invaluable resource in growing our funding capacity. Despite the often-overwhelming challenges the 2020-21 pandemic has presented, Kennari’s quick planning response made it possible for the Theatre to continue our campaign while we also sourced emergency funding.

Bruce Tinker, Executive Director, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
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Kennari Consulting has been an invaluable partner in helping us navigate through leadership and staff changes, and has provided a strong framework to lead us toward sustainability. The staff provides a wide array of experience, skills, and expertise, but it is their passion and dedication that makes them so much fun to work with.

Lori Tennenhouse, Executive Director, Girls Choral Academy

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