by Kirstin VanderMolen | Jul 20, 2023 | Annual Giving, News & Articles
There are several things that make for a successful year-end campaign, but planning is likely at the top of the list! When you plan ahead, it allows you to be proactive in crafting a great letter, segmenting your mailing list well, getting your board involved, and...
by Becca Waite | Apr 14, 2023 | Annual Giving, Industry Trends, News & Articles
Looking for a simple way to share your mission with your community? Isn’t it about time everyone knew how great you were and what services you offered? Hosting a regular, monthly tour at your organization can do just that. A tour is a simple point of entry event...
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 Kelly Yagiela | Jan 19, 2023 | News & Articles
Kalamazoo Public Library’s OnePlace programing recently livestreamed “A Better Normal: Reimagining Nonprofit and Philanthropy with Vu Le,” where more than 300 people gathered virtually to challenge ineffective philosophies and practices in the non-profit and...
by Becca Waite | Jan 6, 2023 | News & Articles
Creating and maintaining a well-balanced, effective board for your organization doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are 10 ‘ingredients’ of well functioning boards: The Board Takes Responsibility. This includes having a Governance Committee to focus on...