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The Tables are Turned: The Coach Becomes the Student
I’ve been a fundraising consultant now for 17 years, and a frontline fundraiser for years before that. So, much of my career has focused on helping organizations raise the resources they need to achieve their missions. I love guiding nonprofit leaders through the art and science of making the ask—coaching teams through major gift best practices, building donor strategies, and creating fundraising materials. But recently, the tables turned. I found myself on the other side—no

Kristin Raack
Oct 14, 20253 min read


Closing the Year with Confidence: Your Year-End Giving Checklist
2025 has tested nonprofits in significant ways. At our Meeting the Moment webinar in June, we explored how to adapt during uncertain...

Kristin Raack
Sep 11, 20251 min read


Walk a Mile in Your Donor's Shoes
Have you ever stopped to wonder how your donors see their relationship with your organization? Spoiler : it’s often very different from...

Kristin Raack
Sep 9, 20252 min read


Philanthropy for Everyone
This will come as no surprise to you... I 💛 philanthropy! And I bet you do too. After all, it’s a beautiful idea....

Kristin Raack
Aug 21, 20252 min read


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
Oct 20, 20222 min read


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 17, 20222 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


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
Mar 17, 20222 min read


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
Oct 15, 20212 min read
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