Mel and Pearl Shaw

Part two of a two-part series Working from a fundraising plan can take some of the “craziness” out of fundraising. Anyone who has been involved in fundraising knows there are…

Part one of a two-part series While New Year’s celebrations are nothing but a memory now, it was not that long ago that many of us were creating personal and…

Data managers are one of the most under-rated – and least engaged – members of a fundraising solicitation team. Don’t make the mistake of overlooking their value. Sometimes we inadvertently…

After Black History Month has been celebrated, how will your organization, business, or philanthropy stay relevant between now and next February? A lot of energy goes into celebrating Black History…

Part two of a two-part series Can you really raise money without fundraising staff? Yes, it’s done all the time and has been for a long time. With this column…

Part one of a two-part series Investments in Black-led institutions in the late 1960’s and 1970’s continue to bear fruit to this day. The story of Dr. L. LaSimba M.…

Ready or not 2021 is here! Most of us had no idea what 2020 would bring and we are fairly confident no one can predict 2021. But we can still…

People are suffering and struggling. Everywhere. We are all being asked to go over and above to help each other and our communities. Nonprofit workers are on the frontlines and…

Part two of a two-part series As 2021 begins, there are Black-led organizations and historically Black colleges and universities that are financially stronger than they were last year. These include…

Part one of a two-part series 2020 wasn’t all bad. The “good” includes unusual – and large – investments by the philanthropic community Black-led nonprofits and historically Black colleges and…