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Kristin Raack
Nov 30, 2023
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) You may have seen it on LinkedIn, but I’ll be a...
Kristin Raack
Nov 16, 2023
Effective Governance: Keeping It Simple
Governance may be one of the most misunderstood and misused words in the nonprofit sector. It seems to cause unnecessary angst or...
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
Jul 20, 2023
The Myth of “Best” Practices
“Best practices” sound good. Safe. Strategic. Wise. Indeed: they sound “best.” But, I have mixed feelings about this ubiquitous term....
Kristin Raack
Jun 22, 2023
The Coaches That Change Our Lives
My son has been on skates since he was three and started playing hockey soon after that. Hockey has become his all-consuming passion. For...
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
Apr 20, 2023
Learning to SOAR
After SWOTing for years, I’m learning to SOAR more. SWOT is everywhere. This popular planning tool helps us assess Strengths, Weaknesses,...
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