April 20, 2024
Is Strategic Planning a Nonprofit Consulting Scam is one truth-teller’s take on why charity is in a perpetual state of mediocrity. Here’s what Jimmy LaRose has to share about charitable executives, board members, consultants and their failed attempt at strategic planning: How do I know Strategic Planning is a Nonprofit Consulting Scam? Because I used to do it! I promise you, I was sincere when I first led charities through this process but after 10 years […]
February 27, 2024
MacKenzie Scott – Why Did She Just Sell 1/4 of Her Stake in Amazon demystifies philanthropy and points charitable leaders to a online resource that celebrates a little known fact that “Billionaires Are People Too!” I’ll answer the question about MacKenzie Scott’s latest move shortly. Here’s the better question. Are you in the charitable C-Suite? If you are, when’s the last time you visited THE GIVING PLEDGE? (That’s where you’ll find out why MacKenzie turned her […]
February 26, 2024
Anne Munson, Nonprofit Veteran, Stars In ABC’s “What Would You Do” celebrates last night’s television debut of our accomplished nonprofit colleague and Major Gifts Ramp-Up Counselor Anne Munson. The promotional clip above provides a small glimpse of what turned out to be the highlight of the episode. You won’t believe what people do when they think no one’s watching! “What Would You Do?” is a hidden camera show that examines how people behave in situations […]
February 10, 2024
Removing Barrier Crimes, Todd Pillion & Cia Price Cross The Aisle In Support of Civil Society celebrates Republicans and Democrats working together to transform civil society. Senator Todd Pillion and Delegate Cia Price are duly elected representatives in the State of Virginia’s General Assembly who share a common conviction. “Barrier Crimes” interfere
December 14, 2023
Louis Fawcett’s RE-IMAGINING NONPROFITS…Turning Your Mess Into a Masterpiece is taking our industry by storm. Louis is leading a Nonprofit Reformation to change the way charities do business. Clemson University’s Dr. Kathleen Robinson has declared, “Louis Fawcett’s RE-IMAGINING NONPROFITS has captured the hearts and minds of the charitable sector. He’s lit the fire we so desperately need.” National Development Institute’s Jimmy LaRose says, “Louis takes an ’emperor has no clothes’ approach to the piety and crazymaking […]
October 28, 2023
Major Gifts Ramp-Up’s National Philanthropy Day Celebration will take place November 14, 2023 at the West Gate Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Major Gifts Ramp-Up has partnered with the Las Vegas Chapters of Association of Fundraising Professionals. and National Football League Alumni Association to honor our Nation’s donors and volunteers whose generosity ensure charities achieve their important missions.
September 17, 2023
Nonprofits North of Richmond is a chat between Louis Fawcett & Jimmy LaRose as they confront charity’s IVORY TOWER ELITES who better themselves at the expense of community organizations. Understand why leading national nonprofit association executives pass down self-serving demands to their “lessors” in a vain attempt to control their independent free-thinking colleagues. Here’s what Fawcett & LaRose have to share: Jimmy: Louis, you and I have spent the last decade performing a moral inventory […]
August 19, 2023
RE-IMAGINING NONPROFITS: Turning Your Mess Into a Masterpiece goes on sale November 28, 2023 (GIVING TUESDAY) Louis Fawcett is RE-IMAGINING NONPROFITS is a sneak-peek first look at his forthcoming book that confronts the piety prevents charitable leaders from changing and saving lives. Louis is the President of National Association of Nonprofit Organizations and Executives and has dedicated his life to leading our sector out of the wilderness. Here’s a first look at his riveting page-turner […]
July 22, 2023
Rowan County United Way & Major Gifts Ramp-Up tells a story about a veteran CEO’s commitment to major gifts fundraising. It is widely known that the most important factor leading to organizational success is LEADERSHIP. More specifically, nonprofits who scale their mission are led by STRONG CEOs. Jenny Lee, CEO of Rowan County United Way (RCUW) is that type of leader. Jenny has inspired her board, staff and volunteers to change directions to better solve […]
July 16, 2023
United Way, NANOE & Major Gifts Ramp-Up is Jenny Lee’s, CEO of Rowan County of United Way, overview of her first-hand experience with a better way to build financial capacity. Here’s what Jenny has to share: As we look at the struggles we face at United Way with workplace giving and seeing the decline in revenue, we’ve had to look for ways to diversify our revenue. Last year alone, contributions to United Way nationally decreased […]
February 23, 2024
Jim Eskin Says, “We Don’t Need More Nonprofits!” is an honest take on the state of the charitable sector. Let’s hear what this fundraising veteran has to share: I can proudly declare that it would be difficult to find anyone who more deeply than myself appreciates the selfless gifts of time, talent and treasure from men and women who fuel our nation’s nonprofits, and in doing so, advance noble missions that touch, improve and save […]
February 9, 2024
Naomi Johnson’s Blueprint to Empowering Vulnerable Children takes a look into multiple ways we can help give vulnerable, underserved children a brighter future. In the tapestry of global challenges, the well-being of vulnerable children remains a pivotal concern. This comprehensive InsideCharity guide focuses on actionable strategies that individuals, educational bodies, businesses, and non-governmental organizations can implement to uplift and empower these young individuals. This article sets forth a blueprint for nurturing a brighter future for vulnerable […]
December 11, 2023
Zareen Roohi Ahmed Brings Gift Wellness Products to Market is an excerpt from her book “The Gift” telling the story of her journey to getting Gift Wellness products on store shelves. Following the Allergy & Free From Show in 2013 I made contact with a buyer from a well-known health-food chain who had given me her business card during the exhibition. Upon reaching out, I was asked by the buyer’s personal assistant to submit an […]
November 29, 2023
Project STEP and Longwood Symphony Orchestra (LSO): Impact Through Harmony is an inside look at the partnership between two Boston based organizations working together to bring collaborative concerts to the Greater Boston community. Partnerships are abundant throughout Massachusetts. Take, for example, the joint endeavors of the Jimmy Fund and Boston Red Sox, who since 1953 have combined to support cancer research efforts at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Or two regional beverage favorites – Dunkin’ and Harpoon […]
November 8, 2023
Linda Handley’s Guide to Nonprofit Marketing explores the digital marketing age and how you can leverage it to further your important mission. Engaging Your Audience Nonprofit organizations play a vital role in society, working tirelessly to address various social, environmental, and humanitarian issues. To achieve their missions effectively, nonprofits must not only excel in their core activities but also effectively market themselves. In this digital age, nonprofit marketing has evolved, offering new opportunities and challenges. […]
November 2, 2023
Vicki Burkhart’s Growing Your Nonprofit With Fractional Staffing Isn’t Magic – It is a Strategic Approach to Human Capital. Let’s face it: traditional staffing models are not going to get any employer out of the current labor shortage bind. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, “even if every unemployed person in the country found a job, we would still have around 3.5 million open jobs.” Everyone is competing for talent and the nonprofit sector, […]
September 7, 2023
Grand River Agency – Nonprofit’s Social Media Experts is an introduction to the charitable sector’s #1 SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN TEAM. Kelsey Boudin and his team of experts are strategic communications leaders who AMPLIFY NONPROFIT MESSAGING. Their staff is comprised of accomplished journalists who ensure charities STAND OUT in the ever growing, complex (and competitive) digital realm. Here’s what Inside Charity has to share about Grand River Agency and YOUR social media campaign needs. Many digital marketing […]
April 15, 2023
Healthcare Benefits for Nonprofits By benePerks introduces a new way charitable organizations can provide employee benefits. Here’s what the team from benePerks® has to share: As the healthcare industry reels from one challenge after another, the cost of care continues to rise. Nonprofit organizations struggle to provide health plans to employees that are affordable and easy to access while containing their own expenses. With more out of pocket expenses, higher deductibles, and higher premiums, employees […]
February 15, 2023
Norman Gildin Says, “Don’t Underestimate The Food” is one veteran fundraiser’s take on gala events that raise money. Here’s what Norman Gildin has to share: One supporter of a nonprofit that I worked for once told me, “You know why I come back to your gala? I love the food.” If you think he was an exception, think again. Many others echoed his comment to me, all of whom, of course, felt a strong allegiance […]
November 27, 2022
The landscape for nonprofits is changing rapidly, and one of the most important areas of change is video marketing. For example, Facebook Live has become a major player in the fundraising space, giving nonprofits an opportunity to reach donors and others interested in their causes on a mass scale. But with so many options available, it can be hard to know where to begin. In this blog post, we’ll explore some ideas for how you […]