March 3, 2026
August 17, 2025

Karen Haggen – Building a Legacy Through Compassion and Generosity

At NANOE, we celebrate members who live out the conviction that donors are the lifeblood of mission. Few stories illustrate this better than that of Karen Haggen, Philanthropy Officer at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation, who has dedicated more than 17 years to inspiring generosity across Whatcom County. Known as a servant leader, a connector, and a pillar of her community, Karen is a member of a team that has secured $100 million dollars […]
February 16, 2026

Carol Young: The Major Gifts Ramp-Up Counselor Behind Healing Strides’ Multi-Million-Dollar Growth

In the world of charitable leadership, there are nonprofit executives who manage programs and there are those rare leaders who build movements. Carol Young, founder and CEO of Healing Strides, stands firmly in the latter category. As a certified Major Gifts Ramp-Up (MGRU) Counselor and practitioner, Carol has demonstrated what happens when visionary leadership meets disciplined donor strategy. The result has been extraordinary. Millions of dollars raised. A nationally respected therapeutic riding center. And thousands […]