by Misty Hendricks | May 20, 2022 | News & Articles
The Giving Garden, launched this month, is the first book written by Sandi Frost Steensma, Founder of Kennari Consulting. With over 30 years of experience in fundraising and public service, Sandi offers a unique and comprehensive perspective and valuable insights for...
by Jaime Van Essen | May 18, 2022 | News & Articles
The Michigan Nonprofit Association has partnered with Association TRENDS to conduct a confidential compensation and benefits survey. It is FREE to participate, and all participants will receive a significant discount on the final report later in the summer of 2022....
by Jaime Van Essen | May 13, 2022 | Roundtable, News & Articles
Does your database spark joy? Are you a “clean it now” type of person? Or are you a procrastinator? Your database system is only as good as what you put in there. Regardless of your current data cleaning regimen, we have some guidelines to keep in mind while...
by Kim Kvorka | Apr 22, 2022 | News & Articles
Meet Marissa Acevedo! Marissa is a senior at Grand Valley State University, graduating this month with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Communications with a minor in Psychology. Marissa Acevedo, Kennari Spring Intern, 2022 My time with Kennari Consulting has...
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...
by Becca Waite | Mar 30, 2022 | Industry Trends, News & Articles
At the end Women’s History Month, we interviewed Kennari Consulting’s new President and CEO, Laura Kruisenga. Laura has been with Kennari for over 10 years, most recently as COO, and has worked with many nonprofit organizations in West Michigan since Sandi Frost...
