by Kennari Intern | Dec 2, 2025 | Annual Giving, News & Articles
In the movie, Knives Out, the Thrombey family gathers eagerly for the reading of Harlan Thrombey’s will, only to be stunned when they learn they will inherit none of his $60 million estate. Instead, the entirety of it is left to Marta Cabrera, Harlan’s devoted...
by Kennari Intern | Sep 30, 2025 | Annual Giving, Industry Trends
How and why people give looks different depending on their generation. Giving USA’s 2024 report, Giving by Generation, along with a recent Chronicle of Philanthropy webinar, explored how different generations approach giving and the messages that resonate with...
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...
by Kirstin VanderMolen | Feb 25, 2022 | Board, Annual Giving, News & Articles
The board is often the most critical piece in moving any nonprofit forward. We often hear from staff: “our board doesn’t do anything!” while on the other hand, we often hear from board members: “I don’t know what they want!” The various skillsets and perspectives that...
by Laura Kruisenga | Aug 27, 2020 | Annual Giving, Industry Trends, News & Articles
Giving USA is the longest running annual philanthropy report and is published by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. This report is trusted by nonprofits across the country and helps the sector make strategic decisions about fundraising. It...
