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....
I had the opportunity to intern for Kennari Consulting during my last semester at Grand Valley State University in the winter of 2022. During my intern experience with the Kennari team, I was immersed into the nonprofit fundraising consulting world that consisted of...
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...
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....
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...
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...
