Mel and Pearl Shaw

Every day, in nonprofits across the country, the question is being asked – who can lead our fundraising campaign or manage our development office? What type of person does it…

How do you rate your nonprofit CEO? Are they committed to the organization, or do their actions make them appear as if they are “just dating?” If you are a…

Black philanthropy month highlights the role of Black people as philanthropists. It is part of the larger process of telling a richer and more accurate story of Black history. While…

February is Black history month and August is Black Philanthropy Month. We now have two months where the spotlight is – ideally – on the Black experience. February celebrates the…

When you receive an invitation to an upcoming conference, does a lump rise in your throat? Do your palms get sweaty? Do you start having heart palpitations? Are you lightheaded?…

If you raise $1 per person from one million people, you’ll have $1 million. If one million people give $10, you’ll have $10 million. That’s true – but what will…

Should you focus on your deficits or your assets? Which will motivate you? If you’re like many people, your list of deficits may be considerably longer than your assets. You…

While some institutions of higher education have had to work hard to create an inclusive culture that welcomes students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, historically Black colleges and universities…

Do you use a case for support (“case”) in your fundraising? Do you use your case to recruit board members, fundraising volunteers, and new staff? Do all members of your…

Newly promoted fundraising professionals and volunteer leaders can feel as if they should have all the answers to everything. The pressure can feel overwhelming and trying to hide the feelings…