by Sandi Frost Steensma | Aug 31, 2023 | Campaign, Annual Giving, Industry Trends, News & Articles
Often, fundraisers think that cultivation is purely about asking a donor for a specific amount of money. We disagree. The process of cultivation, when successful, means that when you meet with a donor, instead of saying, “We would like you to consider a gift of...
by Sandi Frost Steensma | May 8, 2020 | Annual Giving, Industry Trends, News & Articles
While it can feel like there is no roadmap to direct us through this period, the nonprofit world has weathered past challenges that have offered valuable lessons that continue to be relevant. These past lessons, along with trends we have seen so far during this latest...
by Sandi Frost Steensma | Apr 2, 2020 | Industry Trends, News & Articles
Even as we move through another work week in our “new normal,” it’s ok if you feel like things still really aren’t normal at all. When we are not quite sure what the future holds, it can be difficult to adjust and feel comfortable even when we establish a daily work...
by Sandi Frost Steensma | Mar 19, 2020 | Industry Trends, News & Articles
As the world changes rapidly around us, we are reaching out today to provide another update and encourage you to keep moving forward. In our last communication, we likened this time to an uphill bike ride – it’s important to keep pedaling, even if at a slower pace! At...
by Sandi Frost Steensma | Mar 13, 2020 | Industry Trends, News & Articles
We take the health and safety of our clients and the people they serve very seriously. As such, we are closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and taking necessary precautions. We are following the advice of the Kent County Health Department and the...
