Ida B. Wells fight for the dignity of Black lives continues across the country History calls Ida B. Wells a suffragist, anti-lynching activist, journalist, fighter for democracy. She was…
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While this is certainly a time of crisis for many nonprofits, it is also a time to plan for continuity. The pressures of 2020 may accelerate changes in leadership, and…
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How do you give your money and what do you want in return? Today’s question for philanthropists is: are you a funder, donor, sponsor, or partner? The question for nonprofits…
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What? Me ask someone for money? From October to December, nonprofits concentrate on fundraising. This year is no different, and for many the imperative to fundraise is stronger than ever:…
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Is your nonprofit tied to a future of raising funds to deal with issues and meet needs that should be addressed through public policy? It doesn’t have to be this…
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While nonprofits cannot be partisan, they should be politically astute. But what exactly does that mean? To gain insights, we talked with Bobby McDonald, president and CEO of the Black…
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The right to vote During World War II the country retooled to meet the crisis of the day – recruiting stations were flooded with volunteers and companies retooled to meet…
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FeaturedFUNdraising Good TimesMel and Pearl Shaw
Nonprofit leadership transition: how will you be judged, now or later
Management transition at the top level is a subject that most people do not like to talk about. It takes on the tone of a major illness, divorce, and in…
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There is no way around it: 2020 is all about equity and advocacy. On the streets, in the news, and around the kitchen table the words “Black lives matter” are…
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If its August, its Black Philanthropy Month Black people are often portrayed as recipients of philanthropy. August turns things around, reminding the world that people of African descent are busy…