The Heart of Giving: Inspiring Donors to Leave a Lasting Legacy
It's the ultimate gift. Often the most personal philanthropic gift. And a donor's last gift. Planned gifts are at the top of the donor...
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Kristin Raack
Sep 18
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 This...
Kristin Raack
Jul 19
It's Time for a Summer Reset
Ahhh… It’s finally summer. Long days. Lots of sunshine. You may be dreaming about vacations, ice cream concoctions, and extra time to...
Kristin Raack
Jun 18
The Superpower Every Nonprofit Needs: Listening
You are a superhero! Whether you’re a nonprofit professional or a dedicated volunteer, you show up to do the hard work of changing the...
Kristin Raack
Jun 10
Showcasing Impact: A Guide to Data Collection and Reporting to Grant Funders
Foundant Thursday, June 27 | 9 am PT / 12 pm ET (90 minutes) You know it’s important to steward your funders by sharing impact reports…....
Kristin Raack
Jun 3
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 is...
Kristin Raack
May 16
Which Comes First: Major Gifts Program or Capital Campaign?
Most organizations assume that a strong major gifts program is a prerequisite for a capital campaign. After all… how can you meet your...
Kristin Raack
May 6
When 1+1+1=5: Grant Partnerships for the Greater Good
Kristin Raack, Principal at AltruNext, was recently featured as a guest author about maximizing the impact of grant partnerships. The...
Kristin Raack
Feb 22
Myths vs. Realities in the World of Grant Funding
Nearly every fundraising professional has been asked by a well-meaning colleague or board member: “Can’t you just write a grant for...
Kristin Raack
Feb 14
Use Your Capital Campaign to Expand Your Cultural Competency Skills
Kristin Raack, Principal at AltruNext, was recently featured as a guest author about how to expand cultural competency skills. The full...
Kristin Raack
Oct 19, 2023
Embracing an Abundance Mindset in Major Gifts
When I stumbled into the nonprofit sector after grad school, I had lots of misconceptions about this work—especially about major gifts....
Kristin Raack
Sep 21, 2023
Tools of Persuasion - Lessons from a Fifth Grader
It’s September. Back to school time. Pumpkin spice season is just around the corner. And, for our sector, it’s time to draft our year-end...
Kristin Raack
Aug 29, 2023
Building a Major Gifts Program: 6 Elements for Success
Foundant Wednesday, September 20 | 9 am PT / 12 pm ET (60 minutes) Is your nonprofit missing out on the fundraising opportunities with...
Kristin Raack
Aug 17, 2023
A Tool for Many Projects
If you’ve been around the AltruNext community for more than a hot minute, you know that we love nimble tools—those that can be deployed...
Kristin Raack
May 15, 2023
Don’t Go It Alone
No one should have to go it alone. All nonprofits—small and large—can benefit from a development committee to help share the work of...
Kristin Raack
Jan 24, 2023
Organizational Health Creates Impact
Congratulations! You made it. You survived year-end giving and the busyness of the holidays. Now you can enjoy the relative quiet and...
Kristin Raack
Oct 20, 2022
Is it the Scariest Time of the Year?
Perhaps you’re thinking that Halloween is the scariest … but I’m referring to the face-to-face philanthropic solicitations that are often...
Kristin Raack
Sep 22, 2022
Capture Your Magic: Making the Case for Support
Based on my 20+ years of experience working with small to mid-sized nonprofits, I’d estimate that three-quarters of the organizations in...
Kristin Raack
Aug 18, 2022
Development Reporting 101: A Guide to Designing Insightful Reports for Daily and Long-Term Planning
AltruNext Associate, Diana Shea, and Kristin Raack, Principal, were recently featured as guest authors with a detailed guide for...
Kristin Raack
Jul 27, 2022
The Dream of a Four-Course Meal: The Recipe for Grants Success
All too often, grant proposal planning resembles how I make soup: pull leftovers out of the fridge, throw most of them in a pot, simmer...
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