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Dignity. Honor. Respect. Do not underestimate the vision, power and tenacity of grassroots community organizations. We have seen first-hand how a well-defined vision can transform a community and…
Stand Beside Her is an example of a powerful new advocacy campaign launched by Girl Scouts Heart of the South. This national campaign encourages women and girls to…
“What size shoes do you wear?” That was what we heard. We saw a well dressed woman casually take off her sneakers and give them to a woman…
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…
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…
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…
This week’s column is titled “Five Compelling Questions to Ask When Interviewing for a Fundraising Job.” It includes five questions (and many “sub questions”) to consider asking when…
