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  • Jonathan Smith speaks passionately at a podium with a microphone in an elegant room, addressing a group of people wearing conference badges who listen attentively in the background.

    Power of Philanthropy

    The Power of Relationships

    November 3, 2025

    Jonathan Smith, co-founder of Skylark Works and Kinetic’s UK Managing Director, shares why relationships remain the cornerstone of philanthropy, even as technology reshapes how we connect and give.

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  • Kinetic Fundraising Chairman and CEO Matt Beem speaks to guests at the House of Lords in London during a celebration marking Kinetic’s acquisition of Skylark Works Ltd.

    Latest News

    A Milestone Day for Kinetic

    A Special Message from Matt Beem, Chairman and CEO LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM [...]

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  • Kinetic Fundraising Chairman and CEO Matt Beem, President Karin Cox, and Skylark Works Managing Director Jonathan Smith celebrate the partnership between Kinetic and Skylark at the House of Lords in London.

    Latest News

    Kinetic Fundraising Expands Globally

    Acquires Skylark Works Ltd.Celebrated at the House of Lords in London LONDON, [...]

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  • A joyful moment between a mother and daughter as they prepare for the wedding, with the mother helping fasten the bride’s dress in front of a bright arched window.

    Power of Philanthropy

    Life’s Sweetest Milestones

    Our family recently celebrated one of life’s sweetest milestones: our daughter’s wedding. [...]

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  • Man sitting at desk with hand on forehead, looking thoughtful while working on a laptop in an office.

    Strategies for Success

    Fundraise With Confidence Through Every Cycle

    In times of uncertainty—whether sudden disruptions or shifting community needs—nonprofits are called [...]

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  • Power of Philanthropy

    Carnegie’s Legacy Strikes Meaningful Notes

    Not long ago, I had the opportunity to take in a concert [...]

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  • picture of hands working on laptop with images of database profiles

    Strategies for Success

    Maximizing Your Donor Database

    Your donor database is more than a list of names. When it’s [...]

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  • Red maple tree in peak fall foliage with vibrant red leaves, One view shows the upward trunk and canopy against a cloudy sky, the other shows the full tree with protective wire around the base.

    Power of Philanthropy

    Freed to Grow

    Recently, I spent hours working at the base of a few trees [...]

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  • Meeting, women and business people with laptop in office, investment project and discussion. Teamwork, accountant and financial advisor with feedback for finance update, report review and documents.

    Strategies for Success

    Gaining Trust Through Financial Transparency

    More than ever, financial transparency is not just a best practice, it [...]

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  • Power of Philanthropy

    Henry Bloch and the Power of Philanthropy

    Over the years, I had the opportunity to spend time socially with [...]

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