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KHS INSIGHTS
Welcome to our blog! Here, you’ll find the latest KHS updates, non-profit industry insights, and practical tips designed to empower organizations and individuals alike. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, a staff member, volunteer, or on a board, join us as we dive into the trends shaping our industry and discover how we can drive change together!


4 Game-Changing Insights from My First Year as Consultant
This month, we’re featuring KHS Consultant Sarah Grimm, as she reflects on the By: Sarah Grimm, Consultant, KHS Consulting lessons she’s...
Jun 85 min read


From Overwhelm to Insight: How Non-Profits Can Use Data to Drive Decisions
By: Sierra Sullivan, KHS Consulting Content Manager In this month’s blog, we’re excited to feature one of our talented Content Managers,...
Apr 44 min read


Reduce. Reuse. Recycle… Your Content!
By: Casey McCahill, KHS Consulting Content Manager This month, we’re continuing our KHS team showcase by featuring one of our Content...
Mar 185 min read


2024 Annual Report: Building Momentum and Meeting Milestones
As we reflect on 2024, we’re filled with gratitude for your trust, teamwork, and tenacity. Your collaboration, confidence, and commitment...
Mar 61 min read


Quick Tips to Strengthen Your Grant Proposals with Correlative Data
By: Ashley Ragsdale, KHS Consulting Content Manager As you start building momentum around your grant strategy this year, now is the time...
Jan 273 min read


10 Quick Donor Communication Best Practices
The following blog was initially written as a guest contribution on Evergreen Strategic Communication's Blog and can be read here . Thank...
Dec 17, 20245 min read


Navigating Your Numbers: 5 Budgeting Tips for Nonprofits
It’s that time of year again—budget season! Whether you’re new to the task or a seasoned pro looking for a refresher, our guide aims to...
Oct 11, 20244 min read


5 Resources to Help Remedy NonProfit Workforce Challenges
As a non-profit organization, summertime beholds a special significance. It’s an opportunity to pause, reassess goals and strategies, and...
Jul 13, 20244 min read


Meet Our New Consultant: Sarah Grimm!
I’m excited to introduce our newest team member, Sarah Grimm! Sarah and I met 6 years ago when she was serving as the Executive Director...
Jul 12, 20241 min read


Is the Annual Report Dead?: A Marketing Perspective
For those of us in development, it’s mid-year retreat time. For many of us, it’s the end of the fiscal year. Chances are you’ve been hard...
Jun 6, 20244 min read


5 Ways to Engage Volunteers as Donors
Volunteers are your organization’s most invested constituents. They are 4x more likely to give and give 10x more than non volunteers.
Apr 2, 20244 min read


Unequal Expectations: The Living Wage Challenge
This Women's History Month, we shine a spotlight on "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion"—a theme that echoes the...
Jan 16, 20245 min read


Celebrating Our Values: Looking Back on the Last 5 Years and Planning for the Future
I am filled with gratitude for the amazing work our clients and partners have accomplished together. Today, I’m sharing reflections on...
Jun 26, 20232 min read


Five Tips to Hire the Right Nonprofit Consultant
Contractor hiring is on the rise. More specifically, fractional staffing is growing to meet the needs of many organizations. This can be...
Mar 30, 20235 min read


Discover How to Build Consensus and Stay Focused with Vision Boards
With the new year in full swing, it’s time to get serious about your nonprofit’s goals. It can be overwhelming to get started but there’s...
Jan 19, 20224 min read


Meet Kristi Howard-Shultz: A Fundraiser Who Gets It
Since her teenage years, Kristi Howard-Shultz has dedicated her efforts to serving the nonprofit community in nearly every role...
Nov 30, 20214 min read


How to hire a successful grant writer
Over the last 18 months many nonprofits have seen increased expenses. Material costs have risen, demand for services have grown, changing...
Sep 30, 20214 min read


Giving Days, the original virtual event
Whatever your reason to start a Giving Day, the goal is to promote friendly competition among a community that is committed in its future.
Aug 19, 20213 min read


Stewardship ideas for Valentine's Day and beyond
In a year that has been so tough, there's no better time to express appreciation to your donors.
Aug 17, 20213 min read


Donor fatigue, is it real?
Over the last year we’ve heard a lot about fatigue—pandemic fatigue, Zoom fatigue. You may be experiencing all of these plus donor fatigue.
Aug 16, 20212 min read
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