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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!


2025 KHS Consulting Impact Report
Each year, we take time to listen to our clients and use this feedback to shape how we grow, refine our work, and ensure we are showing up in ways that matter most. Our 2025 Impact Report reflects those conversations and the meaningful progress made together. More than just outcomes, our report represents trust, partnership, and the steady, intentional work that continues moving missions forward. At the heart of this work is dedication, clarity, and shared commitment, leading
Feb 261 min read


Why Photography Matters: How Images Build Trust, Strengthen Engagement & Invite People Into Your Mission
By: Sarah Werner, Executive Assistant, KHS Consulting As we wrap up our KHS Consulting team showcase series for the year, we’re excited to highlight a perspective that quite literally helps us see our work differently. This month, we’re featuring our Executive Assistant, Sarah Werner, whose dual background as a professional photographer and a member of the KHS team brings a powerful lens to nonprofit storytelling. People aren’t moved by businesses or brands; they’re moved by
Dec 17, 20255 min read


Countdown to Giving Tuesday & How to Keep the Momentum Going
For many nonprofits, fundraising can feel like a cycle: an intense push at the end of the year, followed by months of quieter activity. But the organizations that continue to grow and thrive know that sustainability isn’t built in a single campaign. It’s built through steady, intentional engagement all year long. With Giving Tuesday on the horizon, now is the perfect time to think about how this global day of generosity can do more than boost one day’s results—it can help set
Oct 21, 20254 min read


Building Capacity Without Breaking the Budget
In our last blog post, we reflected on the importance of “ Finding Steady Ground in Uncertain Times ." For many nonprofit leaders, that...
Sep 15, 20254 min read


Finding Steady Ground in Uncertain Times
4 ways for nonprofit professionals to reflect, connect, and navigate the path ahead Budgets, staff capacity, donor behavior, community...
Aug 8, 20253 min read


How to Hire a Successful Grant Writer
Over the past year, nonprofits have continued to navigate rising expenses, shifting resources, and increased demand for services. Many...
Jul 15, 20254 min read


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 8, 20255 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 4, 20254 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 18, 20255 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 6, 20251 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 27, 20253 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
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