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...
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Kristin Raack
- Sep 22
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
Development Reporting 101: A Guide to Designing Insightful Reports for Daily and Long-Term Planning
AltruNext Associate, Diana Shea, and Kristin Raack, were recently featured as guest authors with a detailed guide for designing...
Kristin Raack
- Jun 17
The Formula For Fundraising Success
It’s not rocket science. But it is a well-documented best practice in fundraising. In fact, it’s the primary reason major gift programs...
Kristin Raack
- Jun 7
Plan for Year-End Giving Now to Minimize Stress and Maximize Results
Foundant Technologies Nonprofit Education Webinar July 28, 2022 9a PT / 12pm ET Presenter: Kristin Raack Raack, CFRE, GPC This webinar is...
Kristin Raack
- Apr 22
How To Invite Others to Join Your Cause
Creating Change through Invitation Nonprofit organizations possess an incredible power to connect people—not only with each other, but to...
Kristin Raack
- Apr 8
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
- Mar 17
It’s as Easy as ABC
“Where do I find prospective donors?” That’s one of the most common queries I get from nonprofit organizations. This question often...
Kristin Raack
- Feb 15
Planning with Positivity: 3 Reasons to Use Appreciative Inquiry
Strategic plans. Program plans. Fund development plans. Business plans. Data collection and evaluation plans. Nonprofits are always...
Kristin Raack
- Nov 19, 2021
Build Off What You Know: Tips For Capital Campaign Success
The very first capital campaign I ever worked on is still a vivid memory. I was 25 years old and very green. It was my first full-time...
Kristin Raack
- Oct 15, 2021
Don't Leave Money on the Table: Maximizing Gift Matching
Are you maximizing your gift matching? Learn more about this simple way to increase your impact.
Kristin Raack
- Aug 24, 2021
From Mapquest to Google Maps
You may not know this, but I don’t have a very good sense of direction. Suffice it to say, when I was a young driver, I had a huge road...
Kristin Raack
- Jun 22, 2021
Checking the Rearview Mirror: Charitable trends from the pandemic year
2020 was a wild ride. As we glance in the rearview mirror, we are reminded of our shared stories and lessons learned. The same is true in...
Kristin Raack
- May 17, 2021
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
- Jan 8, 2021
The “Must-Have” Board Fundraising Model
It’s a frequent (and frustrating) situation: your Board doesn’t fulfill their fundraising role. Those who have friends with deep pockets...
Kristin Raack
- Dec 16, 2020
4 Tips for Nonprofit Resiliency in 2021
Pull up a chair. Grab your cup of coffee or tea. Let’s exhale and debrief about the year. 2020 was…. something. I see what you’ve been...
Kristin Raack
- Dec 1, 2020
We want to match your #GivingTuesday donation
In the spirit of #GivingTuesday, we're offering four matching opportunities (up to $50 value) through random drawing. Post the name of...
Kristin Raack
- Nov 15, 2020
Fostering a Culture of Philanthropy with the Donor Development Cycle
The Donor Development Cycle is one of the most commonly used conceptual frameworks with nonprofit development. It represents the process...
Kristin Raack
- Oct 22, 2020
For the Love of Humanity: Building a Culture of Philanthropy
When you hear the term fundraising, what do you think of? Oftentimes, this word conjures images of uncomfortable transactions: awkwardly...
Kristin Raack
- Sep 16, 2020
How to Leverage Institutional Giving to Your Advantage
While donations from individuals make up the majority of philanthropic giving in the United States (69% in 2019 and 79% if bequests are...