Congratulations! Nonprofit Connect 2021 Philanthropy Awards Nominees and People’s Choice Honorees*

Thank you for the extraordinary work you do for the Kansas City community. WATCH AWARD EVENT Brilliance in Resilience Children’s Mercy Kansas City* Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City Newhouse Community Assistance Council Flourish Furnishings Hope Faith* Pivoting Pioneer Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City Harvesters – The Community Food Network* YMCA…

Hartsook Hires R. Scott Justvig, Executive Vice President

Kinetic is pleased to welcome Scott Justvig, the most recent addition to its executive consulting team. Scott brings a long and diverse background in fundraising and fundraising management. He has significant experience across the disciplines of fundraising at the local, state, national and international levels. During his fundraising career, he successfully helped create new fundraising practices,…

The CARES Act and End-of-Year Tax Implications

As 2020 approaches its eventful close, make sure your donors understand the time-sensitive opportunities afforded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act’s provisions for above-the-line contributions are slated to end this year: Individuals who itemize can deduct cash contributions up to 100% of their 2020 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI).…

CEO Message: Moving Forward Together

We’ve been here before, you and I. The Black Monday stock market crash in 1987. The dot-com tech-bubble burst in the late 1990s. The terror of 9/11 in 2001. The housing collapse in 2008 that sparked the Great Recession. Hartsook has experienced numerous cycles of uncertainty during its 33 years helping nonprofit organizations raise more…

Hartsook Hires Dave Smith, Senior Executive Vice President

Kinetic is pleased to welcome Dave Smith, the most recent addition to our executive consulting team. He brings a nationally recognized, stellar reputation for organizational leadership and mission-focused fundraising. Based on his 45-plus years in the industry, Dave offers a full range of nonprofit management services including board development, strategic and growth planning, executive coaching…