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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 […]

June 1, 2026

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Get Board-Ready in 4 Moves Before Your First Vote Your first few meetings set your reputation fast. Do a little prep up front, and you’ll show up as the person who protects the mission and helps the money-raisers win. Do a 30-minute “mission alignment” gut-check: Read the mission statement, current strategic plan summary, and the last annual report. Then answer three questions in writing: “Who do we serve?”, “What do we actually do?”, and “What […]

June 1, 2026

Practical Technology Upgrades for Nonprofit Organizations

Nonprofit organizations face a familiar challenge: doing more with less. Limited budgets, lean teams, and growing community expectations mean operational efficiency isn’t a luxury—it’s survival. The good news? You don’t need a full digital transformation to improve performance. Small, targeted technology improvements can reduce friction, save time, and free up staff energy for mission-driven work. A Quick Snapshot You don’t need to rip out existing systems to become more efficient. Incremental upgrades—like automating reports or […]