Karin Cox, MFA
President
Karin has helped Kinetic clients raise hundreds of millions of dollars through customized, research-based counsel and guidance. She is adept at drawing out the potential in nonprofits and providing the confidence and competencies they need to raise more money than they ever thought possible. Karin has served in senior leadership roles in nonprofit and business sectors, and is an author, frequent presenter and senior consultant.
Karin is the author of Fundraising Leadership: The Essential Guide for Nonprofit Board Members Who Want to Make a Lasting Difference. She developed the widely adopted Cox Grid, which was first presented in her “Fundraising Events” chapter in Fundraising Principles and Practice, the definitive fundraising text published by Jossey-Bass. Karin serves on the board of Kentucky to the World. She has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing.
Aaron Johnson
Senior Vice President
Aaron has an extensive background and decades of experience managing and implementing all aspects of philanthropy including integrated plans for regular giving, capital campaigns and special events for major donors. Aaron’s expertise is also in scaling giving programs and building donor loyalty through strategic planning, growing major gifts and donor engagement.
In addition, he has broad knowledge of and expertise in communications strategies including print and digital media for content, creative and analytics. As an internet marketing specialist for Archon Media, he developed strategies with clients to increase their online presence and visibility through strategic search engine optimization.
While studying computer engineering and applied mathematics at Western Michigan University, he also provided fundraising leadership to the university’s student-based telemarketing program where he hired, trained and supervised 60 student employees; represented WMU with prospective alumni donors; interfaced with media sources; and helped raise over $1 million annually.