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  • Power of Philanthropy

    Mentors, Thought-partners and Sounding-boards

    June 15, 2026

    Meaningful connections with mentors, colleagues, volunteers and donors can provide guidance, encouragement and fresh perspectives throughout a fundraising career. Building these relationships while also serving as a mentor strengthens both individual growth and the broader philanthropic community.

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  • Two business professionals walk together through a modern office courtyard, smiling and discussing information displayed on a tablet.

    Strategies for Success

    Making Things Move When Nothing is Moving

    Every major gift fundraiser has experienced “stuck” moments. You’ve sought meetings, reached [...]

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  • A woman and an older man sit closely together at a table, smiling warmly at the camera in a cozy indoor setting.

    Power of Philanthropy

    Who Would Fund a Boiler Room?

    I was working with a client to outline their capital campaign priorities [...]

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  • Professional thoughtfully working on a laptop in a calm, modern workspace

    Strategies for Success

    Less A, More I

    “Marley was dead: to begin with.” Copy-paste it into an AI platform, [...]

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  • Power of Philanthropy

    2026 Power of Philanthropy Summit: Key Insights and Recordings

    The 6th Annual Power of Philanthropy Summit, hosted by Kinetic in partnership with [...]

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  • A smiling woman with shoulder-length blonde hair wears a green blazer over a black blouse, seated outdoors against a softly blurred background with a window behind her.

    Power of Philanthropy

    Why I Still Believe in Philanthropy

    There are seasons in this work that feel heavier than others. If [...]

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  • Nonprofit professional smiling while shaking hands with a donor during a meeting, representing relationship building and major gift fundraising readiness.

    Strategies for Success

    Ready to Conduct Major Gift Fundraising?

    Preparation, not solicitation, is what makes the difference between a nonprofit reaching [...]

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  • Power of Philanthropy

    Faith Like Amos

    Nearly a year ago, I spent my birthday in a boardroom. I [...]

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  • Power of Philanthropy Summit 2026 virtual event graphic featuring keynote speaker Nathan Chappell with registration call to action

    Events

    Power of Philanthropy Summit 2026

    Event Details April 17, 20269:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CDT (10:00 a.m. [...]

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  • Two women seated at an outdoor café table engaged in conversation over coffee, leaning in attentively in a warm, relationship focused setting.

    Strategies for Success

    Embracing the Dreaded Ask

    You were invited to be part of a capital campaign team and, [...]

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