Mel and Pearl Shaw

As United States Senator John McCain prepared for his death he wrote a message to America and the world. We share a few of his words as a call to…

When it comes to planning for a major fundraising campaign, people always want to know “what are the indicators that we should launch our campaign?” We suggest that the number…

Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul. She was also a philanthropist and a fundraiser. With the passing of Aretha Franklin, the airwaves are awash in her music, and news…

It is difficult to have a successful campaign if people are not aware of your organization. More than difficult. Should a nonprofit invest in marketing, communications and public relations activities?…

Part one of a two-part series   Summer can be the time of planned – or unexpected – changes in leadership. These can impact fundraising, contribute to confusion and/or, serve as…

Part two of two-part series on board fundraising responsibilities A board member’s fundraising responsibilities are general and specific. Last week, we shared three general tips. These are: know your nonprofit,…

Summer is the season for nonprofit board retreats. We’ve been asked to facilitate a few recently, with a focus on the board’s role in fundraising. Our clients want to know…

Do you know what the future will hold? How are you planning for future opportunities and challenges that may not be known and might not materialize? A waste of time,…

“What another meeting? Are you sure I have to attend????” Does this sound like you? Or maybe this is something you hear when you’re trying to schedule meetings. Let these…

An interview with Cynthia Magallon Puljic Part two of a two-part series Contrary to what we may read in the papers or see on TV, Latinos are not all “illegal,…