Cultivating Curiosity to Thwart Confirmation Bias
Kristin Raack, Principal at AltruNext, was recently featured as a guest author about how to avoid confirmation bias. The full article was...
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Kristin Raack
Aug 18, 2022
Be Like Reggie: Foster Authentic Community
In the busyness of nonprofit organizations, sometimes we forget what drew us to this work in the first place. We lose sight of what we...
Kristin Raack
Jan 18, 2022
Change Management: Strategies for Success
Kristin Raack, Principal at AltruNext, was recently featured as a guest author with tips about change management. The full article was...
Kristin Raack
Dec 14, 2021
Make No Small Plans!
Here in Chicago, we love Daniel Burnham, the renowned city planner who envisioned and built the 1893 World’s Fair among other notable...
Kristin Raack
Sep 15, 2021
The Joy of a Growth Mindset
I’ve never met him, but there’s this guy that I keep seeing around my neighborhood who inspires me. And, I hope his story will encourage...
Kristin Raack
Jul 22, 2021
Stop Scapegoating Your Board
I’ve stood around the proverbial watercooler at enough nonprofits to have heard this tired story: “But the board never does anything…” or...
Kristin Raack
Jun 9, 2021
Unlocking the Power of a Question
Asking the RIGHT questions sometimes depends on WHY you're asking the question. Building greater awareness and intentionality into your...
Kristin Raack
May 21, 2021
Disrupting the Status Quo
Philanthropy means “the love of humankind” which is how an idealist like me ended up in this work. But, many of our philanthropic systems...
Kristin Raack
May 14, 2021
Booklovers Unite! Books to Inspire and Develop Your Potential
November 4, 2021, 3pm PT (In-Person and Streaming Online) Grant Professionals Association National Conference Session Presenters: Kristin...
Kristin Raack
Apr 7, 2021
How to Navigate Change without Losing Your Mind
They say the one constant in life is change. Nonprofits are always experiencing change. At one point in 2019, every single AltruNext...
Kristin Raack
Feb 22, 2021
How to Prepare Your Organization to Build Board Diversity
While the nonprofit sector has been talking about equity over the last decade, little progress has been made with respect to nonprofit...
Kristin Raack
Jan 8, 2021
The “Must-Have” Board Fundraising Model
It’s a frequent (and frustrating) situation: your Board doesn’t fulfill their fundraising role. Those who have friends with deep pockets...
Kristin Raack
Dec 4, 2020
Tell us --> how is your board doing?
As 2020 comes to an end, we're reflecting on the crazy year we've all endured together. The pandemic and political turmoil have hit hard,...
Kristin Raack
Dec 1, 2020
We want to match your #GivingTuesday donation
In the spirit of #GivingTuesday, we're offering four matching opportunities (up to $50 value) through random drawing. Post the name of...
Kristin Raack
Nov 15, 2020
Fostering a Culture of Philanthropy with the Fundraising Cycle
The Fundraising Cycle is one of the most commonly used conceptual frameworks with nonprofit development. It represents the process of...
Kristin Raack
Oct 22, 2020
For the Love of Humanity: Building a Culture of Philanthropy
When you hear the term fundraising, what do you think of? Oftentimes, this word conjures images of uncomfortable transactions: awkwardly...
Kristin Raack
Aug 28, 2020
Four Key Reasons to Build a Strategic Plan
Have you ever been part of a team that is all working in the same direction? Where everyone is on the same page and each person...
Kristin Raack
Jun 14, 2020
A Culture of Courage: Using Your Influence To Foster Equity Within Your Nonprofit Organization
June 30, 2020 NonProfitWebAdvisor Webinar Presenters: Kristin Raack, Principal of AltruNext Cinaiya Stubbs, Executive Director of Chicago...
Kristin Raack
May 12, 2020
Free 30 minute consultation
Some days, it feels as COVID-19 has changed everything… But one thing remains the same: the nonprofit sector is in the vanguard of...
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