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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
Oct 19, 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
Sep 21, 2023


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, 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
Aug 17, 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
Jul 20, 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
Jun 21, 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
May 15, 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,...

Kristin Raack
Apr 20, 2023


Delta Delta Delta, can I help ya, help ya, help ya?
If we’re of a similar generation, my Delta Delta Delta reference probably elicited a chuckle, grin, or perhaps a groan. In the early...

Kristin Raack
Mar 24, 2023


Good Data: The Key Ingredient to Perfectly Baked Outcomes
Have you ever set out to bake something without knowing what you’re making? If you’re using a recipe for chocolate cake but you’re hoping...

Kristin Raack
Feb 23, 2023
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