Why Choose Kennari?

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StrongCommunitiesDeveloped BySustainableOrganizationsB LANDFORD NATU RE C ENTER

F E R R I S S TAT E U N I V E R S I T YKENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

Organizations are focused on the needs of theirconstituents. You serve the needs of yourcommunity, but your organization must besustainable in order to ensure your programs cansucceed. You know the value of fund developmentand organizational planning, but often thetyranny of the urgent keeps you from focusing onthe long term.Developing a successful, sustainable nonprofit is not a matter ofluck. The Kennari Consulting model is a deliberate program thathas been proven successful for our clients for over ten years. Wewill train you on this method, readily giving you the tools you needto ensure the advancement of your organization.Why Choose Kennari?You’ll be successful working with us because we will teachand walk alongside you, because we have been in yourshoes. “Kennari” is Icelandic for “teacher,” and with thatmindset we teach your staff, board members, and volunteersto be ambassadors of your mission. Through our consultingservices, we coach and advise your team as well as help yougrow your internal capacity through direct services.Kennari Consulting works with a variety of organizationsthrough fundraising and project/program developmentservices. We have assisted hundreds of organizations andmunicipalities to achieve their financial goals and move theirmission forward.Sandi Frost SteensmaPresident and CEOLaura KruisengaCOOMary SumnersVP of Annual GivingJosh SpencerVP of Grants

EVERGREEN COMMONSDeveloping SustainableOrganizations and CommunitiesOrganizations like yours rely on the support of funders of all sorts, and thosefunders are looking for more than just programs. They are looking for anorganization that has a strong vision, ambitious goals, a strong funding base,and more. We are here to support your organization as youachieve those goals, whether it is helping you build sustainable programs,fund those programs, or develop campaigns to build new capacity.Our job is to equip your staff and volunteers with the messages, tools, andknowledge to succeed, no matter what you are undertaking. This approachmeans that Kennari Consulting can support you at each step; a teamensuring your organization’s success.

Broad-Based ExperienceKennari Consulting has taught hundreds of nonprofit organizations how toachieve greater levels of accomplishment in fundraising and organizationaldevelopment. We do this by providing multiple levels of support, fromconsulting to direct services.ConsultingDirect Services Annual Fund Development Board Training Capital & Endowment Campaigns Grant Writing Project Campaigns Database Management Planned Giving Program Development Nonprofit Business Plans Pre-Campaign Preparation Support for Foundation DevelopmentGRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Our Community Has Noticed Our WorkDorothy A. Johnson Excellence &Achievement Award Winner 2017Mary Sumners - YNPN GREPIC Award Finalist 2015Small Business of the Year- GR ChamberEPIC Award Winner 2016Woman-Owned Businessof the Year - GR Chamber“50 Businesses to WatchIn Michigan” Finalist 2019Michigan Celebrates Small BusinessTribute Award Winner 2015Business, Management,Industry and Labor – Sandi FrostSteensma - YWCATop Women-Owned BusinessFinalist in 2013, 2015, and 2017Grand Rapids Business JournalGRAND RAPIDS C IV I C THEATRE

M I C H I G A N D E N TA L A S S O C I AT I O N F O U N D AT I O N“Kennari Consulting was extremely helpful to uswhen we established the Mary Free Bed RehabilitationHospital Foundation. We were able to get up andrunning in very little time with new donor softwareimplementation, a successful first-time annualappeal, a comprehensive feasibility study, and asuccessful 16 million capital campaign. Theirinsight on best practices has been invaluable.”Darrow Goodspeed,Major Gifts and Donor Relations Director,Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital FoundationGRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM

401 Hall St SW, Suite 309Grand Rapids, MI 49503info@kennariconsulting.com616.425.5121GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Our Community Has Noticed Our Work . Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation MICHIGAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION. GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM 401 Hall St SW, Suite 309 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 info@kennariconsulting.com 616.425.5121. Created Date: