by Andy DeBraber | May 6, 2025 | Board, News & Articles
An effective nonprofit board keeps its organization’s mission moving forward—and that means staying fresh and energized. Welcoming new board members while saying goodbye to others is a natural and essential part of that process. It brings new ideas, perspectives, and...
by Andy DeBraber | Apr 1, 2025 | Board, Industry Trends, News & Articles
The Board of Directors plays a crucial role in the success of any nonprofit organization. A board with diverse skill sets, a productive committee structure, and adherence to term limits will best serve the organization in the long run. Two key factors that help...
by Laura Kruisenga | Feb 28, 2025 | Board, Events, News & Articles
There are a variety of ways for board members to support fundraising events. Not everyone will be able to fill the same role, but everyone can and should contribute to the success of the event! Read more about the four key roles board members can play –...
by Mary Sumners | Feb 3, 2025 | News & Articles
Great events take a significant amount of staff time. That’s why it’s important to make sure your organization gets the maximum return on investment in events both with dollars raised and meaningful engagement with attendees. Events that are mission-focused and help...
by Kirstin VanderMolen | Aug 26, 2024 | Annual Giving, Industry Trends, News & Articles
Year-end appeals have been a proven successful fundraising strategy for nonprofits for many years. However, writing and executing effective year-end appeals can be challenging. This guide unlocks five key steps to crafting a year-end appeal that increases engagement...
by Becca Waite | Aug 20, 2024 | News & Articles
Meet Andy DeBraber! We are happy to welcome Andy to the Kennari team as a Senior Strategist – after 25 years of successful fund development work in a variety of nonprofit sector roles. His positions have included being an executive director in West Michigan and...
