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July 4, 2018

Jimmy LaRose says, “Money Is Oxygen”

Jimmy LaRose (pictured above) is causing controversy throughout the charitable sector with his message “Money Is Oxygen.” LaRose, celebrating his thirtieth year of service, is convinced, now more than ever, that prioritizing revenue generation is the key to nonprofit (and ministry) success. Last week I interviewed Jimmy in his home in Lexington, SC to see what the fuss was all about. The “back and forth” with this animated fifty-year old was both enlightening and not […]
June 25, 2018

Five Mistakes To Avoid When Seeking Foundation Grants – Putman-Walkerly

Foundation grants are an important part of capacity-building and often associated with the term “strategic philanthropy.” That’s not surprising, since most funders are looking for ways to increase their impact. Being more strategic can be a complex undertaking — and like every complex undertaking, shifting toward strategic grantmaking comes with multiple pitfalls and opportunities to make mistakes. That’s okay. Mistakes can provide valuable information for ongoing learning, which is a key part of strategic grantmaking. […]
May 21, 2018

The Most Important Charitable Event in a Generation – Kathleen Robinson

NANOE Board of Governors 2019 Convention & Expo whose theme “PUTTING MONEY FIRST” will be the the most important charitable event in a generation says Dr. Kathleen Robinson. Robinson will oversee this historic capacity-building conference and is the author of NANOE’s New Guidelines for Tomorrow’s Nonprofit. When asked about Kathleen Robinson, NANOE Board Chair, Bishop Redfern II shared, “Kathleen is the heart & soul of this event! She’ll challenge everything you believe about money and inspire you and your nonprofit to achieve significant impact. Attendees will […]
May 6, 2018

Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Nonprofit Marketing – Sean Kerr

Team SWYDO recently interviewed Cause Inspired Media COO and NANOE Enterprise Partner, Sean Kerr, on the role of Artificial Intelligence will play in nonprofit marketing. Here’s what Team SWYDO and Sean Kerr had to say. How would you describe your company in less than 150 words? We are an agile, rapidly growing and diversified team of people who have always been looking for meaningful work and have found a place to do just that. When […]