Relationship-Centered Fundraising 

Relationship-Centered Fundraising 

As September sets in, dropping temperatures and falling leaves signal the arrival of Autumn.  And even though the trees and bears are getting ready to rest, the final months of the year can be especially demanding for nonprofits—a time when organizations work...
Stories That Help Communities Thrive

Stories That Help Communities Thrive

By Crystie Kisler, Director of Nonprofit Services In August, I had the joy of traveling to Whidbey Island for an event called ‘ThrivingFest’ with Danielle McClelland, the director of the Port Townsend Film Festival, and with a local advisor to Thriving...
Developing a Deeper Sense of Place

Developing a Deeper Sense of Place

On a cool June afternoon, we gathered with a curious group of Jefferson County nonprofit leaders for a guided walk along a segment of the čičməhán Trail, also known as the Chetzemoka Trail. The walk was co-hosted by JCF and the Native...