Linda Lysakowski
Large Gifts Fundraising Consultant | Author, Speaker, Podcaster | Lifelong Teacher >
- Role
- Founding Partner at Spark The Change
- Location
- Kansas City, MO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Linda Lysakowski
Hi, I’m Linda Lysakowski—fundraising strategist, author, trainer, and now, digital…
Experience
Founding Partner
Apr 2025 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US
The Nonprofit sector is undergoing a significant shift. What today’s donors are really searching for are bold, transformative ideas—initiatives that address root problems and offer real solutions. Traditional funding models—dependent on donations, grants, and government support—are increasingly unpredictable and unsustainable. In fact 33% of nonprofits have the risk of closing down within a year of operations.Dnors are tired of being constantly approached for contributions—often with little follow-up, no accountability, and vague promises of change. The asks keep coming, but the impact? Rarely visible. It’s frustrating to pour your resources into causes that seem to lack a clear plan, measurable outcomes, or a sense of long-term purpose.That’s where we come in. As your dedicated fundraising partners, we work alongside you to design and implement a robust Donor Stewardship program—one that not only builds lasting relationships but also attracts major donors who believe in your mission for the long haul.
Education
Alvernia University
Bachelor’s Degree, Theology/Philosophy; Banking and Finance; Communications
1981 — 1988
University of San Diego
Master's degree, Theology/Theological Studies
2022 — 2024
Skills
- Campaign Strategies
- Published Author
- Co-Author
- Capital Campaign Management
- Moves Management
- For the Genius Press
- Charity Channel Press
- Development Audits
- Philanthropy Education
- Charities
- Resource Development
- Annual Giving
- Major Gift Campaigns
- Acquisition Editor
- Non-Profits
- Fundraising the Smart Way
- Fundraising Writing
- Grants
- Public Speaking
- Philanthropy Public Speaking
- Strategic Planning
- Philanthropy
- Donor Management
- Philanthropy Writing
- Program Development
- Fundraising Evaluation
- Training
- Volunteer Management
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Nonprofits
- Non-Profit Fundraising Evaluation
- Writing
- Philanthropy Training
- Fundraising Training
- Public Relations
- Teaching
- Fundraising
- Planned Giving
- Capital Campaigns
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