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A nonprofit client recently shared with me about their inspiring and  audacious vision  for the future. To bring this dream to life, the...

Kristin Raack, Principal at AltruNext, was recently featured as a guest author about leveraging Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) for capital...

In 2023, grants made up a larger share of philanthropic support than ever before, according to Giving USA. No matter where your...

It's the ultimate gift. Often the most personal philanthropic gift. And a donor's last gift. Planned gifts are at the top of the donor...

Miami Valley Grant Professionals Association Chapter October 8, 2024 - 9am PT/12pm ET Presenter: Kristin Raack Raack, CFRE, GPC This...

Ahhh…  It’s finally summer. Long days. Lots of sunshine. You may be dreaming about vacations, ice cream concoctions, and extra time to...

You are a superhero! Whether you’re a nonprofit professional or a dedicated volunteer, you show up to do the hard work of changing the...

Foundant Thursday, June 27 | 9 am PT / 12 pm ET (90 minutes) You know it’s important to steward your funders by sharing impact reports…....

Grant Professionals Association Education Webinar June 11, 2024 9a PT / 12pm ET Presenter: Kristin Raack Raack, CFRE, GPC This webinar is...

Most organizations assume that a strong major gifts program is a prerequisite for a capital campaign. After all… how can you meet your...

Kristin Raack, Principal at AltruNext, was recently featured as a guest author about maximizing the impact of grant partnerships. The...

Nearly every fundraising professional has been asked by a well-meaning colleague or board member: “Can’t you just write a grant for...

Kristin Raack, Principal at AltruNext, was recently featured as a guest author about how to expand cultural competency skills. The full...

When I stumbled into the nonprofit sector after grad school, I had lots of misconceptions about this work—especially about major gifts....

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...

Foundant Wednesday, September 20 | 9 am PT / 12 pm ET (60 minutes) Is your nonprofit missing out on the fundraising opportunities with...

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...

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...

Congratulations! You made it. You survived year-end giving and the busyness of the holidays. Now you can enjoy the relative quiet and...

Perhaps you’re thinking that Halloween is the scariest … but I’m referring to the face-to-face philanthropic solicitations that are often...