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Kevin A. Eastway
Founder and principal, The Acuity Lab
Kevin A. Eastway is the founder and principal of The Acuity Lab, where he helps churches, faith-based organizations, nonprofits and their leaders navigate strategy, fundraising, organizational change and relational leadership. He is a certified Advanced Process Consultant and holds an executive certificate in religious fundraising from Lake Institute on Faith & Giving.
Eastway is the author of “Faithful Friendship: Fundraising from the Heart” and “The Path of Faithful Friendship.” He is also the founder of Kindred rOS, a relational operating system designed to help fundraisers cultivate more thoughtful, consistent and human-centered relationships with donors.
Lilly Endowment Inc. announces Serving Neighbors Initiative
Lilly Endowment Inc. invites eligible charitable organizations to submit concept papers for its Serving Neighbors Through Congregational Collaborations Initiative. The initiative supports efforts to help Christian congregations and local charitable organizations build relationships, identify community priorities, and design lasting collaborations that improve life for individuals and families. Projects might address housing instability, youth opportunities, parks and outdoor recreation, mental health, or other locally identified needs.
Approximately 60 charitable organizations with promising concept papers may receive planning grants of up to $50,000. Those selected may then apply for implementation grants of up to $5 million to carry out their programs.
Concept papers are due by January 19, 2027.
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