by Kirstin VanderMolen | Jul 30, 2018 | News & Articles, Uncategorized
Devoting time to your year-end appeal seems a difficult task when faced with an upcoming fall event season. However, with 30% of annual giving happening in the month of December and increased online giving (up 12% in 2017*), devoting time to your year-end appeal is a...
by Kim Kvorka | Dec 14, 2017 | Internship, News & Articles
Meet Hanna Werner, a Senior at Cornerstone University majoring in Communication Studies and minoring in Music. Hanna concluded her internship experience with us before graduating this December. Everyone is Connected Over the course of my internship at Kennari...
by Laura Kruisenga | Oct 23, 2017 | News & Articles
Close your eyes. You’re 14 years old and you just received your school report card. You hold it in your hands as your eyes scan the page top to bottom. A… A… B… A… F… Next to the “F” your teacher has written, “Need to apply yourself in class. Not living up to...
by Jaime Van Essen | Jul 25, 2017 | News & Articles
When a donor makes a gift, it should be obvious to send them an acknowledgement quickly. But why? Well, it’s the right thing to do! It also gives the donor confidence by letting them know you did receive their gift and it reminds them why your organization is so...
by Ruth Vis | Jun 23, 2017 | News & Articles
Although corporate giving should not be the focus of fund development efforts for organizations overall, it can be an important component of the annual fund. And, some organizations lend themselves particularly well to a comprehensive program. Corporate, service...
by Mary Sumners | May 30, 2017 | News & Articles
Your Board Manual: A Training Tool and a Permanent Resource The Board Manual plays a key role in Board Orientation and Training, but it should also be an ongoing resource for members. Board members are often reluctant to fulfill their roles because they don’t feel...
