Mel and Pearl Shaw

What would it mean if you and your family were to take pride in giving to nonprofits? Yes, there are some negative associations with taking pride in one’s giving. Some…

The beginning of summer can fill our minds with dreams of vacation, perhaps time on the beach with both the hot sun and a cool breeze. And yet, this is…

Thank you, Robert Smith and family, for committing to pay off the student loans for the Morehouse College class of 2019. What an extraordinary gift that will make an incredible…

Graduation is a time for inspirational speeches, dreams of what can be, and a look into the future. Even if we ourselves are not the ones graduating, the optimism can…

Part two of a two-part series Building a fundraising program – or preparing for a campaign – often requires contracting for services. These can include campaign counsel in general, or…

Part one of a two–part series   When it’s time to contract for services, design a new building, or make technology upgrades it’s time to issue an RFP – short for…

Fundraising today is about more than being fearless in asking for money. Yes, you need relationships, creativity, and intuition. But fundraising has taken on added levels of sophistication and professionalism.…

Part two of a two-part series Whether you are a new or experienced nonprofit executive director, there is always more to learn in the area of fundraising. Sometimes the responsibilities…

Part one of a two-part series As the executive director or CEO of a nonprofit you have many responsibilities. One of those is fundraising. Too often these specific responsibilities are…

Black giving is part of Black history. And like Black history, it takes place all year long. Black-led giving circles are one example of Black philanthropy and they are growing.…