by Misty Hendricks | Aug 29, 2019 | News & Articles, Uncategorized
Giving USA is the longest running annual philanthropy report published by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. This report is trusted by nonprofits across the country and helps them make decisions about fundraising for their organizations. It...
by Kirstin VanderMolen | Aug 29, 2019 | News & Articles, Uncategorized
Table hosted events continue to prove they can be a meaningful piece of an annual development plan. They can be a powerful tool in bringing donors closer to your mission. A table hosted event is pretty much just how it sounds – several engaged volunteers or donors...
by Laura Kruisenga | Jul 17, 2019 | News & Articles, Uncategorized
Professional Development is a key part of success for organizations and their individual staff. The primary reason employees leave organizations for other jobs is NOT because of pay. Though compensation is important – and should be competitive – there are many other...
by Kim Kvorka | Apr 24, 2019 | Internship, News & Articles, Uncategorized
Meet Emily Veldman! Emily just finished up earning her Business degree from Hope College and is hoping to enter into the world of nonprofits by working on the development side of things. She is looking forward to staying in the Grand Rapids area, contributing to and...
by Janet Zahn | Mar 15, 2019 | News & Articles, Uncategorized
Your evening event is an important element in your development program – and a rare opportunity to be face-to-face with your donors. Events are often costly and time consuming, so taking every opportunity to make the most of them is critical. Simply gathering donors...
by Kirstin VanderMolen | Jan 28, 2019 | News & Articles, Uncategorized
While we tend to think of lapsed donors at the start of the new year, it really is a process that should be reviewed year-round. In fact, more than ever, lapsed donor strategies need to be in place to ensure the best retention rates possible. Did you know that donor...
