Mel and Pearl Shaw

Instead of waiting for a nonprofit to send you a solicitation letter, let’s reverse the trend and send a contribution with a note of appreciation.  It is now officially the…

Both Christmas and Hanukkah are global times of celebration and gift giving. Whether you are a nonprofit – or a nonprofit supporter – now is the time to finalize your…

Trust is at the heart of all relationships. But being human, we all fail at times at the “trust thing.” Sometimes we don’t even know it. We may think we…

Major corporations, foundations, politicians and community stakeholders are constantly showered with awards and honors because of their influence, power, and wealth. Often it is the same people getting awards, to…

A special column for grassroots and emerging nonprofits and those who fund them. How much does it cost to apply for a grant? “What?!!??!,” you may respond. “You don’t have…

Imagine this. Your non-profit organization is short on funds. A former co-worker tells you she knows someone looking to give $25,000 to an organization like yours. She says, “I’ll introduce…

It’s time to ask, but just exactly what do you say? As fall begins it is time for nonprofits to focus on fundraising. This is when you may be called…

There’s no need to feel overwhelmed by the challenges facing our communities. The best antidote to despair is action and that’s exactly what is happening with All For 1 Kennels…

An interview with Lucy Shaw Do you feel that people just don’t have their “heart” in their work anymore? Do you see it in how people interact with you at…

As a nonprofit leader you may feel “your” board isn’t doing its job. You may feel frustrated and blame them for all that is not going well. We’ve heard of…