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AFP Deep Dive: Gift Acceptance Policies
November 12, 2026 | 1–5 p.m. ET Virtual Presenters: Jack Alotto, CFRE, MA, and Kristin Raack, CFRE, GPC Join AltruNext founder Kristin Raack and Jack Alotto for an interactive workshop on creating or updating your organization’s gift acceptance policy. Explore how to evaluate potential gifts, establish review responsibilities, and navigate challenging donor conversations. Leave with examples and templates to help put your policy into practice. Eligible for 4 CFRE points $209

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Kristin Raack Featured as a GrantSummit 2026 Speaker
AltruNext Principal Kristin Raack, CFRE, GPC, will lead two online sessions at the Grant Professionals Association’s GrantSummit 2026. Her presentations will explore how grant professionals can apply their expertise across fund development and help guide their organizations through change. These topics reflect Kristin’s work supporting nonprofits in strengthening their fundraising efforts and organizational capacity. Both sessions connect professional growth with practical ap

Kristin Raack
Oct 52 min read


Donor Advised Fund Essentials: Maximizing the Power of DAFs
AltruNext founder Kristin Raack, CFRE, GPC will join Dr. Sandra Ehrlich, CFRE to co-facilitate Donor Advised Fund Essentials: Maximizing the Power of DAFs, a special educational session presented by AFP Global as part of the 2026 AFP Montana Educational Summit. Held October 22–23 in Billings, Montana, this year’s Summit will explore Pathways in Planned Giving: From Simple Gifts to Complex Strategies. Kristin and Sandra’s session will provide fundraising professionals with pra

Kristin Raack
Sep 281 min read


Credentials in Action: Finding the Right Path Across Grants and Fundraising
June 9, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM This joint webinar brings together GPCI, CFRE, and NGMA to explore how accredited credentials support professional practice across grant development, grants management, and fundraising. Held on World Accreditation Day, the session reflects a shared commitment to the quality, consistency, and trust that accreditation brings to professions worldwide. Representatives from each organization, along with guest speakers who hold two or more credentials,

Kristin Raack
Jun 41 min read
AFP Deep Dive — Gift Acceptance Policies
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) June 24, 2026 | 1:00 - 5:00 PM Eastern $209 USD (Members); $279 USD (Non-Members) Eligible for 4 CFRE points. Strengthen your organization’s fundraising by joining this practical, interactive session designed to help you draft or audit your Gift Acceptance Policy that protects your mission, manages risk, and builds donor trust. Together we’ll explore what types of gifts you should and should not accept, who inside your organizati

Kristin Raack
May 282 min read


DAFs Demystified: Unlocking the Philanthropic Power of Donor Advised Funds
Grant Professionals of Lower Hudson August 21, 2025 - 11am CT/12pm ET Presenter: Kristin Raack Raack, CFRE, GPC This webinar is offered...

Kristin Raack
Jul 24, 20251 min read


Webinar: Meeting the Moment
2025 has been a year of resilience - personally, professionally, and across the nonprofit sector. Amid the challenges, meaningful...

Kristin Raack
Jun 3, 20251 min read


DAFs Demystified: Unlocking the Philanthropic Power of Donor Advised Funds
Miami Valley Grant Professionals Association Chapter October 8, 2024 - 9am PT/12pm ET Presenter: Kristin Raack Raack, CFRE, GPC On October 8, 2024, AltruNext’s Kristin Raack, CFRE, GPC, presented a webinar in partnership with the Miami Valley Grant Professionals Association Chapter on the fastest-growing vehicle in philanthropy: Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). The session covered what DAFs are, how they differ from other types of donations, the legal and ethical considerations th

Kristin Raack
Sep 18, 20241 min read


Showcasing Impact: A Guide to Data Collection and Reporting to Grant Funders
Foundant Thursday, June 27 | 9 am PT / 12 pm ET (90 minutes) Kristin Raack, CFRE, GPC facilitated this interactive Foundant webinar that...

Kristin Raack
Jun 10, 20241 min read


Planning for Success: Fund Development Planning That Improves Outcomes
Grant Professionals Association Education Webinar June 11, 2024 9a PT / 12pm ET Presenter: Kristin Raack Raack, CFRE, GPC This webinar...

Kristin Raack
Jun 3, 20241 min read


Leading the Way: Building and Supporting Your Nonprofit Leadership Team
NXUnite by Nexus Marketing Thursday, December 14 | 9 am PT / 12 pm ET (60 minutes) On December 14, 2023, AltruNext’s Kristin Raack joined...

Kristin Raack
Nov 30, 20231 min read


Building a Major Gifts Program: 6 Elements for Success
Foundant Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | 9 am PT / 12 pm ET (60 minutes) Kristin Raack partnered with Foundant to present a webinar on...

Kristin Raack
Aug 29, 20231 min read


Plan for Year-End Giving Now to Minimize Stress and Maximize Results
Foundant Technologies Nonprofit Education Webinar July 28, 2022 9 am PT / 12 pm ET Presenter: Kristin Raack Raack, CFRE, GPC This webinar...

Kristin Raack
Jun 7, 20221 min read
The Flexible Tool Your Nonprofit Needs: How Appreciative Inquiry Helps in (Nearly) Any Situation
Grant Professionals Association - Annual Conference November 3, 2022 10:45am - 12:00pm Louisville, KY (in-person & virtual options)...

Kristin Raack
May 16, 20222 min read
All Systems Go! Preparing Your Organization for Grant Management
Grant Professionals Association - Chicago Area Chapter Conference April 29, 2022 Time TBD In-Person! @ Harold Washington Library Center,...

Kristin Raack
Apr 8, 20221 min read


Nonprofit Fund Development Planning Done Right
Foundant Educational Webinar December 16, 2021, 11:00a-12:00p CT Livestream (FREE!) Presenter: Kristin Raack After the last two years of...

Kristin Raack
Nov 10, 20211 min read


Disruption & Development: Fundraising During Organizational Change
Grant Professionals Association - North Florida Chapter Meeting October 15, 2021, 9:30-11:00 am ET Livestream Presenter: Kristin Raack...

Kristin Raack
Sep 27, 20211 min read


Stop Scapegoating Your Board
I’ve stood around the proverbial watercooler at enough nonprofits to have heard this tired story: “But the board never does anything…” or...

Kristin Raack
Jul 22, 20212 min read
Capitalizing on your Current Skills in a Capital Campaign
November 4, 2021, 10:30am PT (In-Person and Streaming online) Grant Professionals Association National Conference Session Presenter:...

Kristin Raack
May 17, 20212 min read
Booklovers Unite! Books to Inspire and Develop Your Potential
November 4, 2021, 3pm PT (In-Person and Streaming Online) Grant Professionals Association National Conference Session Presenters: Kristin...

Kristin Raack
May 14, 20211 min read
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