Jumpstart your Q4
October 13, 2026 10:00 am

Q4 is the biggest fundraising quarter of the year — GivingTuesday, year-end appeals, annual reports and holiday donor outreach all land in the same 90 days. This session is your kickoff: a practical walk-through of what needs to be locked down now (dates, channels, messaging, website readiness) so your team spends October building momentum instead of playing catch-up in December.

You’ll learn:

  • The Q4 milestones to put on your calendar today, and in what order
  • A quick-audit checklist for your website, donation forms and email list before the rush hits
  • Where most nonprofits lose time in Q4 planning, and how to skip that step entirely
  • How to set your team up to end the year strong instead of scrambling through it

About the Presenter

Kiersten Hill, Director of Nonprofit Solutions

Meet Kiersten Hill, the driving force behind Firespring’s nonprofit solutions and an inspiration to organizations nationwide. With nearly two decades of dedicated service in nonprofit management and fundraising, she has raised over $20 million to strengthen Nebraska’s nonprofit sector.

At Firespring, Kiersten enables organizations, their leaders and boards of directors to achieve their mission through education and empowerment. A dynamic thought leader and speaker, she captivates audiences with her expertise on marketing, fundraising, board development and organizational transformation. As a certified StoryBrand Guide, Kiersten has unlocked the power of storytelling, guiding nonprofits to craft compelling narratives that resonate deeply with their audiences. In the past year alone, she has presented with energy, authenticity and relatability at nearly 100 webinars and nonprofit conferences—her insights sparking inspiration and change.