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Mission Statement

While each member of the Kennari Consulting team brings a unique mix of expertise and knowledge, we are all guided by a core set of principles that drives our work. These values define the Kennari standards as we partner with nonprofits to resource the advancement of their missions. Vision Our vision is a future with strong communities supported by sustainable organizations, leading to generational change. Our company will model equitable practices to increase the voice and impact of those whom our clients serve. Our clients flourish because we partner and walk alongside them as they grow their efforts to fulfill their missions through sound business practices and inclusive, asset-based frameworks both in fundraising and program/project development. We are also a resource to the philanthropic community as partners in this work to create a more compassionate, healthier, and more just society. Mission Our mission is to change the face of philanthropy, moving nonprofits of all sizes to greater capacity and meaningful impact within the communities they serve.

Why do you think it’s important for your business or organization to support nonprofits and community organizations in Southeast Michigan and what kind of positive impact do you think your work could have?

Our mission is to change the face of philanthropy, moving nonprofits of all sizes to greater capacity and meaningful impact within the communities they serve. Kennari provides a combination of consulting services to help organizations of all sizes and locations learn and grow, as well as direct services to augment their internal capacity. “Kennari” is Icelandic for “teacher.” We work with our clients to achieve results – because we do the work for you, but because you will be empowered to do it yourself. We teach staff, board members, and volunteers to be proficient ambassadors who engage donors in their missions. We apply our unique principles to the partnerships we have with all organizations. We utilize a team-approach, which includes drawing in the unique experiences each of our team members, and those of our client organizations, in order to change the face of philanthropy.

Nonprofit Experience Yes, I primarily work with nonprofits and/or community organizations	Years of Nonprofit Experience 20+ years
Nonprofit Clients	Nonprofit Experience Advisor/Mentor Board Member Paid Staff Volunteer