Kyle Vander Meulen

Kyle Vander Meulen is Senior Consultant at American Philanthropic, a consulting firm whose mission is to strengthen civil society by improving the effectiveness of charitable foundations and nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining American Philanthropic, he served as the senior project associate for the Religious Freedom Project at Georgetown University's Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs and was an assistant to Michael Novak at the American Enterprise Institute. Kyle studied religion as an undergraduate at The George Washington University and religious ethics as a graduate student at the University of Chicago Divinity School. He lives in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park.

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Fundraising when times are bad: the big picture

The fundamentals of fundraising don’t change whether times are good or times are bad. But applying those fundamentals well takes some careful thinking.

Kyle Vander Meulen / 4 min read
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Personalize your direct mail appeal in 5 simple steps

Step #3: Treat your donors like persons, not investors.

Kyle Vander Meulen / 3 min read
personalize
Personalize your direct mail appeal in 5 simple steps

Step #3: Treat your donors like persons, not investors.

Kyle Vander Meulen / 3 min read
Seeking a foundation grant? 5 key things to look for in its Form 990

It’s no beach reading, but knowing how to read a foundation’s 990 is essential when seeking their support. Consider this article the Cliff Notes of a 990 Form.

Kyle Vander Meulen / 6 min read
Ways to prevent employee burnout as a nonprofit manager

It can be tough for nonprofit employees to stay motivated in the summertime. Here are three simple steps that any nonprofit leader can take to prevent burnout.

Kyle Vander Meulen / 3 min read
7 simple steps to raise more money at your next event

Raise more money without spending extra time or resources

Kyle Vander Meulen / 3 min read