Mel and Pearl Shaw

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…

2021 has got to be better than 2020. And, in an effort to help you plan for the better year that lies ahead, we offer suggestions for how to build…

Yes, the holidays are upon us and most of us can’t wait for 2020 to end. We are busy with year-end fundraising and most importantly delivering services and advocating for…

The last days of December have become a time when nonprofits receive the most gifts from individuals and families. Needless to say, this year the traditional yearend fundraising cycle has…

If you’re involved with a nonprofit, you’ve experienced the highs and lows of applying for grant funding. If you work for a foundation or granting agency, you’ve seen the good…