by Kennari Intern | Sep 19, 2022 | Internship, News & Articles
As an intern, I was grateful to be given the opportunity to get a tour by McKenzie Rounds, Donor Relations Manager at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. The Civic Theatre, located in Downtown Grand Rapids, is one the oldest and largest growing community theatres in the...
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 | Jul 18, 2022 | Grants, News & Articles
Grants can be a great way to raise funds for your organization, but many grants are time-consuming to prepare and submit. Further, the work doesn’t always stop after a grant is submitted. While being awarded a grant is exciting, receiving a grant award can bring with...
by Marissa Acevedo | Jul 11, 2022 | News & Articles
The Young Professionals of Color Conference (YPCC) grows diversity and inclusion efforts in the business community by creating a space for young professionals of color to gather and engage with peers and leaders in the Grand Rapids community. YPCC’s annual...
by Laura Kruisenga | Jun 15, 2022 | News & Articles
Business intelligence concept. Big data analytics, chart and graph icons and female hands typing on laptop. Kennari President and CEO, Laura Kruisenga, recently presented a webinar with our partner QGiv on the Basics of Donor Segmentation. Based on the response we...
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....
