Wise words I heard: Penelope Burk at the Texas Nonprofit Summit
One week later and I still feel the energy and enthusiasm that was pervasive at the Texas Nonprofit Summit. I am so thankful for the many experts who shared their wisdom with us during the sessions....
View Article‘Tis the Season of Giving
This year, the United Nations Foundation in partnership with over 2,500 charities, volunteer organizations, corporations, community centers, and foundations started a new holiday tradition – it’s...
View ArticleAttracting Young Donors: What we wanted to know and now do!
Wondering what GenXers and Millennials, especially those with high donor capacity, are looking for when making their decisions about giving to nonprofits? The Frey Chair for Family Philanthropy...
View ArticleThis Way or That? Setting Direction in an Unpredictable World
Recently, I’ve talked with a number of organizations each facing the same dilemma: how can we set long range goals and strategically plan for our future when there are so many outstanding, and...
View Article3 Tips on Making the Case for Investing in Fundraising
I recently had the great opportunity to attend the Development and Finance Symposium, co-sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit...
View ArticleGiving with the Heart and Head: Effective Altruism
Effective Altruism. Heard of it? According to Miriam – Webster: Effective = Producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect Altruism= Unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others....
View ArticleDaring Greatly to Get Naked: How vulnerability might be the key to strong...
Have you ever worried about being exposed in front of your funders? It’s comfortable and energizing to talk about what we know works, how effective our programs are and how we need to build on or grow...
View ArticleJoining the chorus honoring Nelson Mandela: What his work taught me about...
In late 1989 I had the incredible opportunity to visit South Africa with my mother and her dear friends. The experience had a dramatic impact on me which has lasted ever since. While there, I saw...
View ArticleSolving the Complex Problems of Today: Collectively and Intentionally
When you think about trying to solve the problems of today, doesn’t it sometimes feel that we don’t have enough control over all the factors to really have an impact? Whether its increasing employment,...
View ArticleTransforming our Communities Requires Transforming our Thinking
Collective impact; large scale social change; transforming communities. Service organizations, consulting firms, advocacy groups, government entities and others are using these words to talk about how...
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