Mel and Pearl Shaw

Ida B. Wells fight for the dignity of Black lives continues across the country   History calls Ida B. Wells a suffragist, anti-lynching activist, journalist, fighter for democracy. She was…

While this is certainly a time of crisis for many nonprofits, it is also a time to plan for continuity. The pressures of 2020 may accelerate changes in leadership, and…

How do you give your money and what do you want in return? Today’s question for philanthropists is: are you a funder, donor, sponsor, or partner? The question for nonprofits…

What? Me ask someone for money? From October to December, nonprofits concentrate on fundraising.  This year is no different, and for many the imperative to fundraise is stronger than ever:…

Is your nonprofit tied to a future of raising funds to deal with issues and meet needs that should be addressed through public policy? It doesn’t have to be this…

While nonprofits cannot be partisan, they should be politically astute. But what exactly does that mean? To gain insights, we talked with Bobby McDonald, president and CEO of the Black…

The right to vote During World War II the country retooled to meet the crisis of the day – recruiting stations were flooded with volunteers and companies retooled to meet…

Management transition at the top level is a subject that most people do not like to talk about. It takes on the tone of a major illness, divorce, and in…

There is no way around it: 2020 is all about equity and advocacy. On the streets, in the news, and around the kitchen table the words “Black lives matter” are…

If its August, its Black Philanthropy Month Black people are often portrayed as recipients of philanthropy. August turns things around, reminding the world that people of African descent are busy…