ABOUT US
At Goodways & Company, we bring all perspectives of philanthropy together and create integrated solutions for each client that is specific and actionable from day one. Our team will meet your organization where you are—whether its at the very beginning of your journey or after you have been here for some time.
Our proven methodology has been thoughtfully crafted from decades of experiences in all aspects of nonprofit. Each perspective adds to the integrated strategies that set your mission apart from the field. We can assist a broad range of nonprofits from startups, to turnaround and even growth strategies. Our mission is to bring your organization to its fullest potential and leave nothing on the table.
Goodways and Company team has complimentary skill sets in all aspects of strategic planning, capacity building, diversification of funding streams, donor alignment, and board engagement.
Goodways & CO. is well versed in
Capital campaign leadership
Annual gift campaigns and individual gifts
Corporate sponsorships
Board leadership and engagement
Special event planning and oversight
Brand profile and marketing strategies
Organizing and motivating volunteers
Current funding strategies including crowd-sourcing, text campaigns and planned giving
Work with Kari peer to peer
Designed specifically for: Nonprofit executives and their development teams looking to take their organization the next level.
A preferred method of working together in a peer to peer dialogue, Kari will not only bring her insights as a donor to the conversation, she also has decades of fundraising experience that can compliment your existing programs and campaigns. After a comprehensive stakeholder audit, we will dive deeper into the what is "working" and what "needs work". We will meet you where you are and build on the momentum you have gained along the way, while integrating all the facets of your organizational structure with specific attention on those gaps that need to be elevated. Schedule a FREE consultation to explore your needs.
Join Kari at one of her Masterclass Events
Designed specifically for: Emerging and evolving nonprofits looking to gain traction on their grassroots efforts or embedded and entrenched organizations who have plateaued
Designed as a masterclass learning model, each small group of 4-6 organizations will explore modules in Brandraising and Communications, Donor Cultivation and Alignment Strategies, Annual Giving Campaigns and Fundraising, Signature Events, and Board of Directors Engagement and Leadership. Each module is organized to meet you where you are in your philanthropic journey in this highly interactive and applicable environment. Over decades of service, our founder, Kari Yatkowski has curated a methodology that is not a formula but a set of practices. Specifically, BEST PRACTICES—built on real world efforts to not only serve the problems our communities face but better--to SOLVE those problems. Reserve your spot today!
Book Kari as your next keynote speaker or panelist
Designed specifically for: Nonprofit Professionals Conferences, Philanthropic Groups, Schools, and Event Kickoffs
Kari brings a distinct perspective to conversations about nonprofit from the donors point of view. A sought after speaker and panelist, Kari inspires professionals in nonprofit and their donors and volunteers to have authentic dialogues that moves new ideas forward. Without rehashing buzz words and trends, Kari breaks down the barriers that have been built between nonprofits and their donors. She will share her real life stories of what worked and what flopped in her decades of experience. Your attendees will leave inspired, motivated and focused so you can create impactful outcomes without all the angst. Who doesn't need a fresh perspective? Everyone wins! Book Kari for your next event!
Call Kari to facilitate your next Board of Directors Retreat or Employee Led Giving Committee
Designed specifically for: Board of Directors, Nonprofit Leadership, CEO's and Business Professionals, and Employee Led Giving committees wishing to be more impactful nonprofit leaders and community partners
Board members want nothing more than to be valued for their contributions and want clear expectations. Nonprofit executives and development staff in return seek highly engaged Board Members. Easy Right? Not always. It often means going back to basics to get everyone on the same page. Only then can you brainstorm about the organizations' goals and the challenges of making sure those new milestones are met. More than just a wordsmithing exercise about your mission statement, Kari can lead a frank and honest discussion because she has served on dozens of nonprofit board of directors. She will help your leadership team break through the barriers to change by defining roles and responsibilities, creating task forces and examining the complexion of your board. Its not enough to get the right people on the bus, but rather, get the people in the right seats. Book Kari for FULL or HALF DAY retreats.
YouthYOU Programs
Designed specifically for: Schools, youth programs and church groups, or can be individualized for one on one mentoring for young people who strive to be future philanthropists
YouthYOU puts the "YOU" in YOUTH! Knowing our world is counting on the next generation of young people to make their voices heard, Kari has developed a curriculum that can be used to expand young hearts and minds to give back more than just a few service hours. Facilitated by Kari or taught by your youth leader, each experience can be customized for the age of the children and the values of your group. Creating bench strength needs to start early in a child's experiences and will shape how they view the world. YouthYOU modules cover a continuum of learning about philanthropy that explore choosing their own area of interest, identifying a deserving charity, developing a project to benefit the mission, then comes full circle to measuring impact and stewardship. We then encourage creating a conversation about their mission through earned media, social media and leadership. Learn more about our YouthYOU Programs!
Want to hear what our raving fans have to say?
“I have had the pleasure of working with Kari over the years on several different charitable endeavors including Heart Ball, the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute & Phoenix Suns Charities. Kari is creative, conscientious, giving & a team player.
She is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to community needs & philanthropy. My greatest joy was working with her to develop a unique & new event to benefit Phoenix Sums Charities during a lockout year when we could not produce our customary Gala. Kari’s vision and ability to think outside the box delivered a wildly successful evening for the charity’s donors & raised critical funds. Thank you Kari for all you do for the communities you live in!”
“I had the great pleasure of working with Kari on fundraising campaigns and I have experienced her contagious passion and commitment to meet and exceed goals. Kari’s commitment to community, strategic thinking, ability to influence combined with her collaborative nature are the hallmarks of an experienced leader. Wherever Kari chooses to share her talents, her community will benefit.”
“I have had the pleasure of working with Kari Yatkowski as a community volunteer, a donor and a fellow Board Member. There are two things that set Kari apart in all these endeavors: her passion for the people and causes she dedicates herself to, and her keen understanding of what needs to be done to achieve stated goals. Many organizations flounder because they establish appropriate goals, but lack the right people with the skills and leadership needed to achieve them. Kari understands how to analyze an organization’s strengths and weaknesses, put the right people in the right positions, and get buy-in, from leaders and from communities. In other words, Kari knows how to get results.”
“I have known Kari for 30 years, I have watched her develop, guide, and nurture in so many ways, as a person, wife, mother, friend, etc. She is committed, grounded, and available. Her talents are truly unique and enviable. You will not find a more reliable, gracious, or caring, lady, but to possess these attributes along with her knowledge of her community, it’s needs, the non-profit arena, the world of volunteerism, and her amazing leadership skills, you are guaranteed it will be a success.
If Kari is in…… I promise you it’s 100%.”
“From the moment I met Kari, it was obvious that she is someone who is ready, willing, and able to get things DONE. I serve as the coordinator/Chair for several groups with which Kari is also involved, and from our first meeting she expressed an interest to get involved and help out in any way she could…and she DID. Not just words, but action…and all with a smile on her face.”
“Kari is a force to be reckoned with. She is dedicated to nonprofit causes and knows what it takes to make them succeed. Her commitment to excellence and teamwork is inspiring. She is hardworking, personable, and creative – I absolutely loved working with her, and I hope to collaborate again someday!”
“I have known Kari for over 15 years and I have to say that in my capacity as a CEO as well as chairman of several nonprofits, her contributions of time as well as money is second to none. She puts her heart, soul and time in any nonprofit/charitable endeavors she undertakes . I don’t know anybody in my community that works harder and more relentlessly than Kari. I have direct experience with her as a fellow board member for Future for Kids. Also, in her avid support of those with Kidney disease through her work with Arizona Women’s Board. Having had 2 kidney transplants, Kari’s work and generosity in this area are near and dear to my heart. Words can’t describe how appreciative I am of what Kari has done in this area and everything she’s done in our community.”
“Approximately 9 years ago, I had the fortune to meet Kari through a unique and life-changing leadership program. The moment we met, I was impressed with her charisma, creativity, curiosity, and outlook on the community around us, to start. However, once we advanced further into the program, I was inspired by Kari’s deep drive to be the changemaker our community (and so many others) needed. Her compassion for those around her (friends and strangers, alike) is unparalleled. Her dedication to leading with grace and humility is contagious and prompts others to follow suit. Kari is a unique individual that embodies an equal balance of empathy and strength…and a bold willingness to tackle the impossible to make things better.”
“Kari’s incredible heart, wide-ranging talents, and masterful network help her lead those she brings together to create before unimagined spheres of big-picture, creative and forward-thinking plans to help the greater good of her community.”
“Kari is a rock star! She led us through complete rebranding and stakeholder audit, to better understand what value we were bringing to entrepreneurs who are solving important health issues. Not only was our mission better understood but the community had greater clarity about what we do in the bioscience sector.”
“I worked with Kari for many years and in every situation, her leadership, knowledge and ability to manage complicated circumstances was masterful. Key to her success was her preparedness and ability to blend the needs of the organization while delivering prudent fiscal guidance all while being extremely positive and building group consensus.”
Our Values
TRUST: Engage the right priorities
Be honest about your core values; be honest about which social initiatives you wish to engage; be honest about the impact you seek to make in the community.
ALIGN: Connect the right partnerships
Correct alignments must happen up and down the shared value chain. Shift the emphasis from merely informing stakeholders to engaging them.
IGNITE: Leverage the right strategies
Creating mindful strategies is just the beginning. Leverage those strategies to ensure you are working in lock step with all your constituents from the start.
IMPACT: Create the right social change
Everyone wants to change the world and help those in need, but its important to know if your need to serve the issue or solve the problem.
PROPAGATE : Spread the right message
Tell your unique and compelling story. Activate further engagement, create new giving, create measurable impact. Go ahead and get started.