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Ryan Katz reposted thisRyan Katz reposted thisAre you looking for a dream team to work with and clients who are changing the world? Are you an expert in all things direct response fundraising? Do you love figuring out how to raise an organization's profile and their revenue all at the same time? Come join my team! https://lnkd.in/eVn22pBF
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Ryan Katz shared thisOne of the things I love most about this industry is the willingness of people to share, learn, and help each other navigate whatever comes next. That was on full display at the The Nonprofit Alliance Leadership Summit. The conversations were thoughtful, honest, and focused on the challenges facing our sector today, from developing future leaders and building trust to understanding how AI can help us work smarter and create more impact. What stuck with me most was a simple reminder...leadership isn't really about having all the answers. It's about listening, learning, investing in people, and being willing to evolve. I left energized by the ideas, inspired by the people in the room, and optimistic about what's ahead for our sector. Thanks to The Nonprofit Alliance for bringing together such an incredible group of leaders.Ryan Katz shared thisLeadership is stronger when we learn alongside one another. Our team joined nonprofit leaders and changemakers from across the sector at The Nonprofit Alliance's Leadership Summit 2026 in San Antonio last week. It was a valuable opportunity to step back, hear from peers, and think about what strong leadership looks like in a changing sector. We’re proud to have supported the Summit as a Platinum Sponsor. Thank you to everyone who made it such a thoughtful few days. #TheNonprofitAlliance #NonprofitLeadership #WeAreMoore
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Ryan Katz shared thisProud of this expanded partnership with the Alzheimer's Association. As brand and fundraising become increasingly interconnected, bringing these capabilities together is more important than ever to advancing mission impact. Excited to see our team help drive that work forward.Ryan Katz shared thisWe’re honored to partner with the Alzheimer's Association® as its brand agency of record. Building on our work together in fundraising, this expanded partnership brings brand strategy, creative, media, marketing, data, and fundraising together to create a more connected experience for the people and communities the Association serves. The Alzheimer's Association does vitally important work to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia through care, research, advocacy, detection, and healthy living. We're proud to help them spread their lifesaving and life-changing message to more people. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehkiWB8y #AlzheimersAssociation #WeAreMoore
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Ryan Katz shared this"Business is personal" That phrase got proven again right in front of me yesterday, over and over, at the Merkle reunion. You spend years in the trenches with people...client fires, late nights, wins you celebrated together...and then everyone scatters to different companies, different cities, different chapters. And then you get a room back together, and it turns out none of that mattered. The connection was never about the org chart. What struck me most wasn't the nostalgia (though there was plenty). It was watching people who built their careers, and in a lot of cases, their whole professional identity, around a specific kind of culture. One built on genuine relationships, not just transactions. People who pushed each other, backed each other up, and actually meant it when they said "let me know if you need anything." Reconnecting with so many of those people yesterday was a reminder of something easy to lose sight of day-to-day: the best business relationships were never really about the business. They were about the people who showed up for each other inside of it. It's also a reminder of something bigger: strong culture isn't a nice-to-have, it's the foundation everything else gets built on. Strategy changes, org charts change, even companies change, but a room full of people who still show up for each other years later is what a great culture actually produces. That's not an accident. It's the result of leadership that prioritized people, not just performance. A huge thank you to David Williams for organizing and hosting, but more than that, for building the kind of company and culture that made everyone want to show up in the first place. My camera roll from last night is embarrassingly empty. My conversations, on the other hand, were full. Grateful for the reunion, grateful for the people, and grateful that "business is personal" wasn't just a saying at Merkle, it was the operating system.
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Ryan Katz shared thisExcited, grateful, and optimistic. What excites me most about this moment is the opportunity to help more mission-driven organizations grow their impact and to support the incredible people of Moore who make that possible every day. Along the way, I've been fortunate to work with some exceptional leaders. Steve has been much more than a colleague. He's been a trusted partner, a sounding board, and a great friend. His leadership, friendship, and belief in our people have helped shape Moore into the company it is today, and I'm grateful that our partnership will continue as we lead the next chapter together. I'm also thrilled to welcome Shamyo to the Moore family. He brings tremendous experience, fresh perspective, and a deep commitment to helping organizations achieve their goals. I know our clients and employees will benefit from his leadership. The nonprofit sector has never faced greater opportunity, or greater complexity. That makes our mission even more important; helping organizations create meaningful change while creating opportunities for our people to grow, lead, and do the best work of their careers. I'm excited for what's ahead and grateful to be on this journey with such an incredible team. Here's to our clients, our people, and the impact we'll create together. #WeAreMooreRyan Katz shared thisWe're excited by the expansion of Moore's leadership team: Shamyo (Sham) Chatterjee, MS's appointment as Moore's new Chief Information Officer, Steve Harrison's promotion to Chief Revenue Officer, and Ryan Katz's promotion to President, Agency, Shamyo will accelerate Moore's technology strategy and responsibly expand our use of AI to build innovative solutions for our clients. He brings expertise in building AI-powered organizations and leading business transformation initiatives for Silicon Valley companies. As our new Chief Revenue Officer, Steve will lead Moore's enterprise revenue strategy, bringing together business development, partnerships, and growth to expand our market leadership while helping our clients grow. And as President, Agency, Ryan will solve our clients' hardest problems by combining strategy, creativity, and technology. Join us in congratulating them as they lead Moore into the future. https://lnkd.in/eXC8C_zh #WeAreMoore
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Ryan Katz shared thisProud of the incredible teams at Moore and grateful to the clients who trust us with their missions. These wins represent the power of great partnerships, bold creativity, smart strategy, and measurable impact. Congratulations to everyone who made it happen!Ryan Katz shared thisWe're proud to celebrate 11 MAXI Awards from DMAW, recognizing the strategy, creativity, and collaboration behind some incredible client work. Congratulations to our partners on this well-deserved recognition: Multichannel & Digital: • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: Day of Giving • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: Wish List • George Washington's Mount Vernon (Mount Vernon Ladies' Association): General's Challenge • Wounded Warrior Project: End of Year Match • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance: Holiday Symbolic Adoption Direct Mail • American Indian College Fund: Summer Impact Appeal • Graymoor: Urgent Appeal, Restoring Sacred Statues • Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: Historic Appeal • Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: September Token Appeal • Operation Smile: More than Play, The Bubble Wand Campaign • University of Iowa: Main Campus December Renewal Thank you to each of these organizations for your partnership and for the opportunity to support your missions. We're honored to share this recognition with you. Read more about our 2026 MAXI Award wins: https://lnkd.in/eJhJ62AF #MAXIAwards #Fundraising #NonprofitMarketing #WeAreMoore
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Ryan Katz shared thisThrilled for our team and clients!Ryan Katz shared thisWe are proud to announce that Moore clients received 10 Awards of Excellence from The Communicator Awards, which recognize best-in-class creative and impact-driven storytelling. Our winning clients: · American Heart Association: “Brady,” “J.T.,” and “Jane Seymour” · Canine Companions®: “Sponsor a Puppy” · Children International: “Join the Journey” · Covenant House International: “Not Forgotten” · Defenders of Wildlife: “We Are Closer Than You Think” · Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA): “Barriers Still Exist” · Shriners Children's: “Every Child Deserves to Smile” · St. Joseph's Indian School: “The Spark” Congratulations to our clients and Moore teams on this recognition! https://lnkd.in/ehSR9Kfc #NonprofitMarketing #PurposeDriven #WeAreMooreMoore and Clients Earn 10 Communicator Awards of ExcellenceMoore and Clients Earn 10 Communicator Awards of Excellence
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Ryan Katz shared this🚀 Introducing SimioAccelerate, Moore’s self‑service donor intelligence platform built to help nonprofits unlock more revenue from their mid‑level donors. Our AI agents turn donor data into revenue‑generating campaigns, without adding staff or complexity. With SimioAccelerate, teams can: ✅ Quickly identify their highest��value donors ✅ Predict donor potential with AI‑powered scoring ✅ Get clear, actionable insights ✅ Generate customized emails ready to deploy All with simple data uploads and an intuitive, self‑service experience. If you’re looking to engage mid‑level donors more effectively—and efficiently—this one’s worth a look. 👉 Start for free: https://lnkd.in/ebz5ZsvURyan Katz shared thisMeet SimioAccelerate. Our new AI-powered, self-service platform is built for small to mid-sized organizations to help you identify and act on your highest-value donor opportunities. Powered by SimioCloud, it benchmarks your donor file against 132M+ donors and billions of transactions nationwide. Where agentic AI comes in: - Applies predictive models without manual lift - Identifies high-value donor segments automatically - Translates insights into ready-to-execute fundraising actions No waiting on analysts. No disconnected workflows. Upload your file, apply models, and let agentic AI move you from data → decision → campaign. Start for free: https://lnkd.in/dTqzGdjF #datadrivenfundraising #nonprofittech #wearemoore
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Ryan Katz shared thisSearch isn’t what it used to be, and AI is accelerating that shift faster than most organizations realize. From zero‑click results to generative answers, the way people discover information is changing. In this piece, our team breaks down what AI‑driven search really means for marketers, and how to adapt with intention, not fear. If search is part of your growth and fundraising strategy, this is worth the read. #AI #SearchOptimization #DigitalStrategy #MarketingLeadershipRyan Katz shared thisThe way people search is changing fast. Search used to mean helping someone find the right page. Now it often means delivering the right answer without leaving a platform. Social media, AI responses, and new search tools are reshaping how people discover information. In our updated white paper, The Impact of AI on SEO, we examine how this shift is affecting nonprofits and what our sector should be thinking about next. Download the white paper to find out more about what these changes mean for nonprofit marketers and fundraisers. https://lnkd.in/eYFcets9 #NonprofitMarketing #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalMarketing
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Ryan Katz liked thisSuch a great opportunity to reconnect with Alex Jiménez and to share my thoughts on my journey, the impact of digital and its true potential to transform the client experience.Ryan Katz liked thisMost banks still treat digital as one channel among branches and call centers, a piece of the operation to maintain. On the latest #NextBestAction episode, Todd P., SVP and Head of Digital Strategy at TD, points to a number that makes his case for him: 22 million digital logins a month, 1.2 billion a year at TD. That volume puts digital at the center of how the bank runs, on the same standing as any other core business line. That's the mindset shift Purcell is pushing across the organization. The full conversation gets into what running digital as the business actually requires from the people doing it. Link to the full episode below. #DigitalBanking #DigitalStratregy #AI #Leadership
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Ryan Katz liked thisRyan Katz liked thisHave you ever wondered why some people shine in one team, yet seem invisible in another? The truth is, it’s rarely about talent. I’ve seen the same person appear timid in one environment and absolutely exceptional in another. The difference isn’t skill or intelligence—it’s psychological safety. When people feel safe—truly safe—to speak up, to risk mistakes, to be themselves, something incredible happens. They unlock potential that even they didn’t know existed. Ideas flow more freely. Collaboration becomes natural. People stop holding back and start showing up as their best selves. But when that safety is missing, even the brightest stars dim. Fear of judgment, ridicule, or failure can silence creativity and suppress innovation. Teams become cautious, communication breaks down, and growth stalls. As leaders, it’s up to us to create spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Safety isn’t a soft skill—it’s the foundation of high performance. The most successful teams aren’t built on talent alone, but on trust, empathy, and a shared commitment to lift each other up. Imagine what your team could achieve if everyone felt safe enough to bring their full selves to the table. What breakthroughs are waiting, just out of reach, because someone is holding back? If you’re ready to transform your team and unlock their true potential, I invite you to dive deeper into this topic in my new book, The Blueprint of Leadership. Order copies for your entire team on Amazon today—and start building the culture where everyone thrives. Invest in your team’s growth. Order on Amazon today: https://geni.us/s2nooOD
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Ryan Katz liked thisRyan Katz liked thisBBCON 2026 with one of my favorite people! Great seeing you Carrie Cobb!
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Ryan Katz liked thisRyan Katz liked thisI'd spent too much time in the office lately. So it was time to get back to where it really happens: our boutiques. 🛍️ Our boutique teams create the most tangible experience of Marie-Stella-Maris there is. Every scent, every conversation, every gift wrapped with care. If you want to understand the brand, you go there. This time I brought three questions. 1️⃣ What can we eliminate today to make your work easier? This one is my homework. Together with our HQ teams, we look at what's getting in the way. Often it's a process that's grown inefficient, or double work that helps other teams but adds nothing for the boutique. Hearing it firsthand shows me exactly where we need to improve. 2️⃣ What can you do today to get more out of your boutique? Our boutique teams run their stores like small business owners. They know their customers, their space and their rhythm better than anyone. A slow-moving product sitting in the best spot in the store. A different experience for a busy Saturday versus a quiet Tuesday morning, or for someone with five minutes versus fifty. The teams own these ideas, test them, and share what works with the other boutiques right away. 3️⃣ What do you need to test in the coming weeks to be ready for November and December? This is our busiest and most fun season, and we can't wait to welcome as many people as possible to find their festive gifts with us. Testing now gives us time to learn, adjust and share, so every boutique is ready to make that experience special. I always walk away with a longer to-do list than I came with, and that's exactly the point. Thank you Fabienne van der Elst, Leyla Moshkelgosha and Sharon van der Linden with your great teams, for the open and inspiring conversations. Every visit I learn so much from you. 💙
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Ryan Katz liked thisRyan Katz liked thisWe're Sold Out! We're thrilled to announce that the 2026 TNPA Rising Leaders Summit is officially at capacity! The response has been incredible, and we can't wait to bring together this dynamic group of nonprofit mid-level managers and future executives on October 15th. This year's summit promises to be a powerful day of inspiration, professional development, and peer networking. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬: 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬: Moore 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬: Data Axle Nonprofit | Wiland | MissionWired | Schultz & Williams 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬: NEWPORT ONE | NNE Marketing | Production Solutions | Lautman Maska Neill & Company | Avalon Consulting Group | Production Management Group (The PMG Family) Your investment in developing the next generation of nonprofit leaders makes all the difference! On the Waitlist? We know many of you are eager to join us! If you're on the waitlist, we'll be in touch immediately if a seat opens up. See you on October 15th! #RisingLeadersSummit #ProfessionalDevelopment #TNPA
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Ryan Katz reacted on thisRyan Katz reacted on thisI’m incredibly excited to share that I’ve been promoted to Client Partner at True Search. There’s something particularly meaningful about becoming a Partner at a firm called True. Being a "True Partner" who is curious, transparent, prepared, invested, and willing to challenge the thinking when it matters is exactly what I’ve been working toward. Executive search has never been transactional to me; that belief has shaped how I’ve approached my development in this field. Over the past several years, I’ve been intentional about building the skills I believe makes me a better partner to clients: executive search training through Cornell, sustainability through MIT, executive coaching at NYU, and Hogan assessment certification. Different disciplines, but all connected by the same curiosity about businesses, people, and what makes leadership successful. I bring that thinking into every single search. I want to understand the business before defining the mandate. I want clients to know what we’re seeing in the market, not just who we’ve found. I want to understand the person beyond the résumé: how they lead, what motivates them, the environments in which they thrive, and whether their experience will translate to what comes next. And I’m always thinking beyond a single placement by building relationships and understanding how I can help create value. Much of my work today is across industrial, energy and climate technology, where companies are navigating enormous change and leadership decisions carry real consequence. I feel fortunate to work alongside founders, investors, boards, and executives who make those decisions. I’m grateful to the many clients, candidates, mentors, and colleagues who have trusted me along the way. To everyone at True, from my Practice Lead to my career coach, and the many Partners I have the privilege of working beside, and equally important, to the hardest-working team ever who drive execution, and all the Principals in the practice who have been along for the journey. Paul Gilkerson Josh Smith Danielle Munley Kevin Brown Steve Kyryk Tim McDonald Andy Towne Thomas Willie Samara Freschman Charlie Bonham Paola Pinzon Camille Petitti Tabitha Cahan Zoe Jackson-Gibson Christopher Smails Lisi Weilandt Lila Datz If I didn't mention your name, you know who you are, and I'm grateful to be joined by such incredible talent!
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Ryan Katz reacted on thisRyan Katz reacted on thisOur family entered the next phase of our son's battle with brain cancer after a new tumor appeared in Benny's scans. Thankfully, we also received good news yesterday when Benny's lumbar puncture results showed no evidence of cancer cells in his spinal fluid. Praise God. This means we don't have to start any immediate treatments, and we get to live a relatively normal life through this coming Fall and Christmas. The issue remains that he still has a new tumor growing in his brain that we need to continued monitoring and eventually treating. He is scheduled for a set of MRIs that will last all day on January 14th. We will continue to pray for miraculous healing each day, and we thank you for prayers and friendship through it all. Being with Benny always encourages me to live in the present moment and be grateful for every obstacle and opportunity God puts in my path. My prayer is that Benny's story also reminds you to keep first things first, be impeccable with your word, and always do your best.
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Ryan Katz liked thisRyan Katz liked thisI moved my family 2,000 miles to rebuild an agency's culture. In the late 90s, I launched a second agency in the Bay Area. bang!zoom was a tech-focused shop that landed global, blue-chip clients faster than we had any right to. From our Chicago HQ, it looked like a rocket. But up close, it had a big problem I hadn't planned for. The leader I'd hired to run it was a bad fit. Not short on talent—wrong for our DNA. In a remarkably short time, he had shaped a culture I didn't recognize as ours – or want as ours. Expertise was there, scattered among smart people doing good work. What was broken was how the place worked when nobody was watching, and unfortunately, too often when somebody was. That experience taught me how quickly culture moves in the wrong hands. It is also why I couldn't fix it with another leadership hire. I had just watched one résumé rewrite an office's DNA in months. I wasn't going to bet the rebuild on another one. Culture isn't reset by a memo, retreat, or values statement on the wall. Whoever rebuilds it has to be in the room every day, demonstrating it. That person had to be me. And I could go for one reason: Chicago. Two leaders – eventual Partners - there had been with me for more than a decade. They hadn't merely absorbed our culture -- they had helped build it. I didn't worry about Chicago for a single day I was gone. Thats the other half of the lesson. So, this lifelong Chicagoan, and my wife, packed up our very young daughter and moved to San Francisco. We rebuilt the culture, and bang!zoom ultimately became part of the same acquisition as our Chicago agency. Years later, I saw the same truth from the other side of a conference table. A top global holding company came to our office to discuss acquiring us. Five minutes into the meeting, I knew our cultures could never mesh. It felt like sitting with a law firm: polished, formal, procedural. Too formal. Too procedural. It was the antithesis of the agency I built with purpose. There was nothing wrong with their culture. There was everything wrong with the fit. They had come to evaluate us. But I was also evaluating them—deciding whether these were people I could trust with our employees, our clients, and everything we had spent years building. It took five minutes to know that I couldn't. In the wrong leader's hands, our SF office culture broke in months. In the right leaders' hands, it held for years without me. And across a conference table, another company's culture revealed itself immediately. Culture isn't what leadership demands. Its what leadership demonstrates. Months to break. Decades to hold. Five minutes to see. Build and live yours with purpose.
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