Plan your thank you like you plan your ask. As fundraising professionals, we all know that donors need a thank you when they make a gift. But what we don’t always spend enough time on is how to make that thank you special to the donor. At Kennari...
I had the opportunity to intern for Kennari Consulting during my last semester at Grand Valley State University in the winter of 2022. During my intern experience with the Kennari team, I was immersed into the nonprofit fundraising consulting world that consisted of...
What will jumpstart your fundraising efforts? Is it leadership? Board involvement? A seasoned Development Director? Well — all of these components are great, but without a sharp administrative staff person, your efforts can lag and become easily bogged down. We...
The board is often the most critical piece in moving any nonprofit forward. We often hear from staff: “our board doesn’t do anything!” while on the other hand, we often hear from board members: “I don’t know what they want!” The various skillsets and perspectives that...
The subtitle for this month’s roundtable could be “Building Stronger Relationships with Your Donors,” because your communications strategy is a critical piece of donor relationship development. To maximize your communications for the greatest impact, you need a plan...
Guest Blog: Abby Jarvis, Nonprofit Education Manager, Qgiv Many nonprofits raise up to 50% of their annual revenue during the month of December. The end-of-year fundraising season is a whirlwind for fundraisers; there’s so much to do! That’s why we recommend planning...
