Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and right before graduation weekend, the HBCU community convened virtually to share strategies and strengths for growing and sustaining our historically Black colleges and universities. The…
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Fundraising related technology and digital strategies are part of 21st century fundraising. Money in the door is important, especially during a crisis. As you engage new audiences, take a moment…
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Fundraising in the time of COVID: Stay focused on your donors
Part two “As a medical college, Meharry is on the front line of COVID-19. We have been doing the work for years but haven’t been given the recognition until now.…
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Fundraising in the time of COVID: Talk to your donors
Part One How do you work with your donors when everyone is “staying safe, staying home?” Where will funding come from? These are just two of the questions nonprofits and…
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COVID-19 impact disparities? Increase equitable, targeted response: give Black
“When white folks catch a cold, black folks get pneumonia. Many of us are familiar with this phrase, which sums up the level of inequity black communities face in comparison…
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For those fortunate enough to work from home, the challenges of sustaining this “new” work environment have come at us fast and not all of us have been prepared. Nonprofit…
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What to do now: Grant writing in a time of COVID-19
Continuing operations, expanding services, meeting payroll, planning for the future. All require money and for many nonprofits that can be in short supply right now. Remember that foundations and granting…
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After this crisis, the world will never be the same. Whether we liked things as they were, or didn’t, one thing is guaranteed: the future is unknown. How we enter…
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Nonprofit funding and COVID-19 – three things to do now
As we continue to live through this COVID-19 pandemic, we must ensure the health and continuity of our nonprofits. These organizations and institutions are the infrastructure of our communities and…
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In this time of uncertainty, we suggest taking time to look to the future and to begin planning for what will come next. We know that things will change, and…