What is a worthy cause
We noticed that people – including ourselves – talk about “worthy” causes. In many ways the phrase is a “seal of approval.” Yet what’s “worthy” to one person…
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Giving USA: Who supports nonprofits?
The numbers are in: Americans gave an estimated $358.38 billion to charity in 2014. That’s 7.1 percent over 2013, and the fifth year in a row that giving…
CHARLESTON, SC SHOOTING IS THE BIRMINGHAM CHURCH BOMBING ALL OVER AGAIN
Shooting occurred at Emanuel AME church in Charleston, SC The shocking shooting that left nine people dead at a Charleston SC church on Wednesday has all of the…
CRAIGSLIST AD SHOWS RACISM IS ALIVE AND WELL—”PLEASE NO BLACK PEOPLE”
An ad posted on Craigslist has created quite a buzz for itself—and it is not good. The ad posted over a week ago clearly states that Black people…
Excuses: the scourge of nonprofit fundraising
How do we stop using excuses as a conversation starter, or icebreaker when starting a meeting? We all know people who start conversations by making excuses for why…
You want to build a building
Owning a building can be a turning point in the life of a nonprofit. A building represents positive attributes: permanence, ownership, longevity, visibility, stability, status and achievement. You…
Supporting fathers and fatherhood
It’s time for Fathers’ Day. Time to lift up fathers and fatherhood. And time to ask ourselves how we honor fathers in our daily lives, the work of…
Your fantasy fundraiser
Tired of hearing about fundraising challenges? Maybe it’s time to hire your fantasy fundraiser! The work of your nonprofit is critically important. You’re helping young people choose the…
How to create your fantasy celebrity board
If you could have any five celebrities on your nonprofit board, who would you pick? Visualize yourself as chair of the board of a nonprofit you believe in.…
The Seven Roles of a Winning Fundraising Team
It’s that time of year – basketball every night! The games get better and better. Fans are loyal, excited and stressed. People on the east coast stay up…