Needing money is a common denominator among all nonprofits. We may do different things, serve different causes, or even operate in different areas of the world. However, we all need funds. Two of the tried-and-true methods for raising dough, sponsorships, and charitable donations, can cause a lot of confusion. Here’s your guide to keeping them straight and also maximizing their ability to support your mission.
The vision statement vs mission statement for nonprofits topic depicts two key components of a nonprofit's purpose and direction. These are two essential components of a nonprofit's organizational identity. A vision statement is an aspirational declaration of what...
Robert's Rules GuideHere's What You'll Learn from Robert's Rules Guide: Attending a board meeting for the first time can be a nerve-racking experience. Are there assigned seats? Or, am I allowed to talk? Am I expected to talk? These are all fair questions. What...
Your Ultimate Guide to Stock Donations!The Ultimate Nonprofit Stock Gifting Guide Helps You... This toolkit seeks to illuminate the benefits of stock gifting, the challenges nonprofits face in implementing stock gifting programs, and introduce proven solutions and...
How to Leverage Form 990 to Build Stakeholder TrustLeverage Form 990? Really? What is a commonly neglected marketing tool? It’s your IRS Form 990. IRS Form 990 is more than just a tax form that many nonprofits must file every year. It’s an opportunity to...
Nonprofit work may be the one arena where you're expected to inspire your bosses as well as provide them with ways to serve and hold them accountable. It's a tricky business. If your board is operating on autopilot or hardly operating at all, try these methods for...
Creating a Holistic Fundraising Approach We all care about our donors - that's a given. But, are we caring well for our donors? We may have our mass marketing and fundraising appeals in order, but perhaps more focus should be placed on the seemingly small...
An Innovative Approach to Growing Community There is no way to learn and understand better than first-hand experience. In today's episode, Katie talks to Barbara Lee VanHorssen of The Momentum Center for Social Engagement about their innovative approach to teaching...
Identity & Rejuvenation for Nonprofit Pros When passionate about your work, the tendency to be “all-in" is vital. Is "all-in" an excellent place to be, though? In this episode, Katie talks to Joe Dyer, the President of DISHER, about how rejuvenation, balance,...
Taking Care of Mission-Critical Volunteers The relationship between the mission-critical voluntary sector and social impact is inextricably linked. The changing economic climate and generational changes are complicating what it looks like to build a sustainable and...
Katie’s nonprofit career includes a variety of leadership roles for human service, foundation, and publishing-related nonprofits as well as many volunteer roles. Under Katie’s leadership, nonprofit organizations have developed new programs related to free healthcare, affordable and accessible housing and literacy programs for K-12 students. In her first Executive Director role, Katie increased the annual revenue of the organization she led by 300% and received the top grant prize in the nation for affordable housing through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. Today, she leads Nonprofit Hub and Cause Camp, which collectively serve more than 50,000 nonprofits throughout North America.
Her educational background includes an undergraduate degree in business administration and a masters degree in nonprofit leadership.
Katie serves as the board president of Gracious Grounds, a housing organization serving individuals with disabilities. She is an active member of the Grand Rapids Young Nonprofit Professionals, the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Cause Network, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
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