January 2018

Trustworthy: Worthy, dependable; able to be relied on as honest and truthful.

Like the Scouts and Scouters we serve, Kinetic places a high value on being dependable. For over 30 years, Kinetic Companies, Inc. has been relied on by nonprofit clients, including Scouting councils from coast to coast, in urban cities and rural communities to help them raise billions of dollars. Now, that’s being dependable.

This time of year, Council staff, board members, and volunteers are energized with a renewed sense of urgency and expectation for fundraising. So, act on this momentum now! If you have been considering the impact a major gift campaign could make on your camps, facilities, endowment, program, and operations, it is time to take that next big step!

Kinetic is available to speak to your board and staff about a comprehensive major gifts plan tailored to your Council. Make 2018 the year you not only meet, but exceed your fundraising goals. For more information, contact us at info@kineticfundraising.com.

Collaborative ventures increase visibility for and understanding of participating organizations. Good Turn for Goodwill is a program taking place across the country. For example, thanks to the efforts of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts across Northeast Florida, Goodwill received over 600 additional bags of donated items between January and May of last year. Scouts visited yard sales and offered to pack and transport unsold items to the local Goodwill. Following their hard work, Scouts were given a tour of Goodwill’s facilities and learned how store sales generate funding for programs. Said Goodwill’s area Director of Marketing, “They came away with a much better understanding of how we do what we do and, most important of all, why it’s so important.”

Do you have a tough fundraising question?
Send your questions to askhartsook@kineticfundraising.com and we will respond by email. Your question may be featured in a future eHartsook on Scouting.

QUESTION: We’re a little concerned about things we hear in the news. What should we do differently this year than in years past?

Every year holds new uncertainties, but also opportunities. Our clients have continued to raise money throughout every economic cycle for over three decades. No matter what you hear, remember these timeless principles: Somebody is making money all the time; when everyone is moving in one direction, opportunity often lies in the opposite direction; so, stay the course. Don’t get distracted. Keep raising money.

Director of Support Services Tammy Weinman is the first point of contact for clients, prospects and consultants. Her commitment to client service creates a culture of excellence for everyone. Her son, Logan, is a Cub Scout, and her husband, Jeremy, is an assistant den leader. For several years, Tammy has been the Committee Chair for Pack 3692.  Tammy is a graduate of Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management and a minor in Entrepreneurship.

The first of the year is a time many fundraisers want to “get their shop in order.” While you’re reviewing your processes, staff and final results from last year, you might be wondering why you didn’t raise as much money last year as you hoped. You have a great organization with a great mission: why don’t people give more? Go here to read more.

Kinetic speakers are members of the Kinetic team of professional fundraising consultants who have, in their collective careers, raised more than $231 billion in their 300-plus years of experience. To view upcoming Growing Philanthropy Tour presentations. To view a sample of past presentations. To schedule a Kinetic consultant to speak at your conference or organization, email Tammy at info@kineticfundraising.com.