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  • Strategies for Success

    An Effective Strategic Planning Process

    September 1, 2026

    Effective strategic planning gives nonprofit organizations the clarity and direction to align their mission, resources and priorities with the evolving needs of their communities. Through thoughtful assessment and stakeholder engagement, organizations can identify service gaps, strengthen partnerships and create a practical roadmap for measurable, lasting impact.

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  • Power of Philanthropy

    Everyone Has Something to Give

    Recently, I helped plan and host a volunteer appreciation lunch at our [...]

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  • Strategies for Success

    Put the Lead in Lead Donors

    Securing an early leadership gift is one of the more important steps [...]

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  • Power of Philanthropy

    The Stew of Stewardship

    Stewardship is like cooking the perfect stew. It takes many ingredients coming [...]

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  • Strategies for Success

    Editing for Stronger Fundraising Communications

    As fundraisers, passion is essential. With a strong desire to share your [...]

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  • Power of Philanthropy

    Mentors, Thought-partners and Sounding-boards

    On the eve of retiring for the second time, I’d thought I’d [...]

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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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