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Big congratulations to Lehigh University on officially going live with Ascend! 🎉 This milestone didn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of tremendous teamwork, deep collaboration, and a shared commitment to building something exceptional. Lehigh’s focus on innovation and continuous improvement is clear, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this win with you. This successful go-live also underscores Lehigh’s commitment to digital transformation and modern advancement operations—setting a strong foundation for fundraising, data strategy, and long-term growth.

🔥 Announcing Kindsight’s Year-End Holiday Inspired Fireside Chat! Join us on December 16 for a candid, 40-minute conversation on the biggest shifts of 2025—and the trends that will shape fundraising innovation in 2026. This warm, year-end gathering will bring together leaders from across the Kindsight community, including: ✨ Christopher Sheppard ✨ Melissa Kwilosz ✨ Cherian Koshy ✨ Hemant Kashyap  With special guests:  ✨ Emily Guy, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Texas Tech University System ✨ Hilary Butler Freeman, MBA, CFRE, Senior Director, Revenue Partnerships and Services, Make-A-Wish America We’ll explore how AI, personalization, and modern CRM strategy are evolving—and what advancement teams should be planning for as we head into the new year. 🎙️ Reflections & Predictions: Fundraising Intelligence for the Year Ahead 📅 December 16 ⏰ 10am PT / 1pm ET 👉 Register: https://lnkd.in/gWN8BDiE Let’s reflect, reconnect, and look ahead—together. 🔥

Get ready to transform the way you think about fundraising—and get a free copy of a groundbreaking new book! Cherian Koshy, Kindsight VP and author of the upcoming book Neurogiving: The Science of Donor Decision Making, will sit down with Melissa Kwilosz, Kindsight's VP of Client Strategy, for an unforgettable conversation about the science of generosity. Cherian and Melissa will dive into how neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral economics reveal what truly drives people to give, how emotions and memory drive decisions, and how you can create donor experiences that feel natural, joyful, and downright irresistible. It’s not about persuasion or pressure; it’s about unlocking the generosity that’s already there. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, or advancement professional, this is your chance to learn how to turn brain science into fundraising magic. Expect big ideas, actionable tips, and maybe even a few “aha!” moments. Don’t miss it—your donors (and your brain) will thank you! 🧠✨

GivingTuesday has arrived! What are your organization’s plans to make the most of this powerful day of generosity? Best practices say your day-of efforts should include: 📨 Personalized emails 💻 Plenty of social media posts 📱Text messages If your activities need a quick boost, take advantage of our GivingTuesday templates here: https://lnkd.in/duXVynHA Wishing your organization a very successful day.

Light AI tools are becoming more common in fundraising. Campaign teams are using them to write draft content, analyze donor data, and prioritize prospects. But not all uses of AI are effective, and some can cause more confusion than clarity. Join us for an exploration of what AI can actually do for a capital campaign, without overstating its capabilities or minimizing its risks. 📍How to (And How Not To) Leverage AI for an Effective, Efficient Capital Campaign 🗓️ December 3, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST Reserve your spot → https://lnkd.in/g3-rMkCA

A very happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Kindsight. We have a whole lot to be grateful for this year. What are you most thankful for this holiday?

Just in time for giving season! Our own Cherian Koshy shares the science underlying a donor’s decision-making. Learn how to “light up” your supporters brains for generosity → https://lnkd.in/gtk545mT

Only a week left! December 2 is your chance to catch Melissa Kwilosz and Cherian Koshy live as they reveal new science-backed secrets behind why people give, the tactics that drive donor retention, and the storytelling that actually inspires action. This is the edge every growth-minded fundraiser needs right now. Save your spot, bring your questions, and get ready to infuse your strategy with a little neuroscience. 🧠 https://lnkd.in/dFDV8W5K

Did you know you can harness the energy of GivingTuesday to power your whole year-end push? With a simple change to your messaging, GivingTuesday becomes a kick-off for a month-long celebration of generosity—not just a one-off event. Try these small adjustments to your campaign: ⭐ Launch your Giving Tuesday campaign with a specific goal and a clear match. ⭐ Share impact updates in the following days and weeks. ⭐ Transition from Giving Tuesday to a “Finish Strong” appeal around mid-December to sustain momentum through the end of the year. By linking Giving Tuesday to a larger campaign narrative, you can help maintain excitement and potentially avoid the post-Tuesday donation blues that many organizations experience.

In these last weeks of the year, being strategic and intentional become more important than ever. From learning to find hidden gems to understanding donor segmentation, we have loads of resources to help you make the most of these critical final weeks. Download our Year-End Survival Guide → https://lnkd.in/eXbnR6Yr Watch our "Surviving Year-End Giving” webinar → https://lnkd.in/ezKCvz2p