Mel and Pearl Shaw

In our decades of work with nonprofits, we have worked with boards of all sizes, from large institutions to small grassroots organizations. We have worked with board presidents, members of…

Talk really is cheap! It doesn’t cost you anything to talk with your friends about the nonprofits you are involved with. Most nonprofits do not have the funds nor the…

Claim your birthright as an honorary HBCU alumnus, and make an investment in the sustainability and growth of our colleges and universities. As African Americans, we are all responsible for…

The first three months can make you or break you as a professional who is entering the job market or changing from one organization to another. Congratulations, you got the…

Great news – you just received a grant to help advance the work of your nonprofit! You’re excited and ready to get to work. But wait – do you know…

“We’re a best kept secret,” is one of the messages we hear from nonprofit leaders, staff, and volunteers. They can tell us their history, impact, and unique programs. Some know…

Diversity has been a “buzz word” and a priority for a long time now. But what does it mean, and does diversity impact or change structural racism?  Let’s start with…

It’s time to honor board members who help make your nonprofit better through their leadership and generosity. Here’s how to do it! Engaged board members are at the heart of…

It’s money that makes the world go round. While not everyone would put it so bluntly, the truth is that for many nonprofits, money is one of the most-needed resources.…

The new year is here, and hard as it is to believe, it will soon be June 30th and we will be halfway through the year. To help keep time…