by Mary Sumners | Mar 3, 2023 | Annual Giving, Industry Trends, News & Articles
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...
by Kirstin VanderMolen | Feb 3, 2023 | Industry Trends, News & Articles
A third-party endorsement is becoming a must have for any nonprofit who wishes to stand out above the crowd; it’s the nod of approval for your organization from an outside source. It could be another organization you work with, an association to which you belong, or...
by Becca Waite | Oct 7, 2022 | Industry Trends, News & Articles
What does diversity mean for your organization? Any goals toward diversity, equity, and inclusion should drive your processes and practices. We recently sat down with a panel of community representatives who shared lessons and anecdotes from their own work in this...
by Becca Waite | Aug 12, 2022 | Industry Trends, News & Articles
Do you have half an hour to spare? Five minutes? With the ongoing needs and goals of one’s development department, it’s easy to forget about the simple ways in which we can take a moment or two to appreciate your supporters. According to Bloomerang, there are various...
by Megan Brodie | Jun 10, 2022 | Industry Trends, News & Articles
In fundraising, and in life, we are often asked to talk about ourselves and the work we do. Words help us communicate ideas and thoughts to others, and shape how we understand and create meaningful relationships with people, our emotions, and lived experiences....
by Becca Waite | Apr 7, 2022 | Annual Giving, Industry Trends, News & Articles
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...
