October 31, 2022
Dr. Beverly Gurley, President of Ecumenical University, and Dr. Luella Redfern, long-time Ecumenical University Trustee will oversee EU graduations and personally minister at CityLight Catalyst Centers across East Africa in December. Annual visits are vital to the mission and connect CityLight’s stateside leadership with the missionaries planting life-changing programs in rural African villages and the children and families experiencing life-changing resources and support. CityLight Catalyst Centers release human potential, create business ecosystems, and launch ministry […]
October 30, 2022
Nonprofit Ethics – The Scam That’s Killing Charities exposes the deceptive practices national and state nonprofit associations engage in to line their pockets with monies stolen from well-intended charitable organizations. Here’s what Jackson Doggette, board member and legal counsel for National Association of Nonprofit Organizations and Executives (NANOE) has to say about this age old hustle. The month of October is recognized across the charitable sector as “Ethics Month” which naturally poses the question, “are […]
August 18, 2022
Community Centric Fundraising – Who’s Right Who’s Wrong? w Ninette Enrique & Jason Lewis poses two genuine perspectives on a new movement branded as Community Centric Fundraising. We welcome your comments (please share your opinions below). VISIT HERE TO SEE NINETTE ENRIQUE & JASON LEWIS’ ORIGINAL POSTS ON LINKEDIN Here’s what Ninette & Jason had to say on LinkedIn: Ninette Enrique – Community Centric Fundraising vs. The Mainstream Ninette says, “THIS ARTICLE IS WORTH READING, […]
July 31, 2022
Bishop Redfern II asks the question, "Does Vu Le Hate Donors? Is Community-Centric Fundraising innovative or insipid?" Community-Centric Fundraising is a fundraising model that is grounded in equity and social justice. We prioritize the entire community over individual organizations, foster a sense of belonging and interdependence, present our work not as individual transactions but holistically, and encourage mutual support between nonprofits. ~ Vu Le
If you set aside the word salad (interdependence, holistically, mutual support, etc.) your still stuck with the red flags of equity, social justice, community vs. individual, etc. The discerning reader knows exactly where this headed.
July 30, 2022
Amber Heard’s Pledged Donations – Did The ACLU & LA Children’s Hospital Get Duped is Stefanie Stark’s take on recent high-profile events in Hollywood. Stefanie is the President of Development Systems International and oversees major gift fundraising campaigns for charities across the U.S. and around the world. Unless you were living under a rock this summer, or you were so engrossed in your own nonprofit’s management that you weren’t paying attention, you probably heard the […]
July 9, 2022
Millennials & America’s Coming Charity Deficit reveals how young people aren’t attached to religion, which bodes ill for the future of charitable giving. The decline of religious belief in America will cause incalculable spiritual damage, but even nonbelievers should worry about the practical consequences of an increasingly secular U.S. Consider the ticking time bomb of philanthropic demise set to detonate in the coming years. “People who are religiously affiliated are more likely to make a […]
June 21, 2022
Community-Centric Fundraising – The Motherload of Bad Ideas is Professor Kathleen Robinson’s take on a new, cryptic and confusing movement within the charitable sector. Robinson, has testified before Congress, the United Nations and has inspired governments around the world to develop human welfare policies rooted in philanthropy. She is the co-founder of National Association of Nonprofit Organizations & Executives (NANOE). Here’s what Kathleen has to say about Community-Centric Fundraising: Recently, I was asked to share […]
April 17, 2022
Read below a word-for-word transcript shared by Black Live Matter’s Co-Founder, Patrisse Cullors and activist Nikkita Oliver’s frustration with the IRS Form 990’s transparency requirements. Cullors and Oliver roped the United Way and ACLU (ON VIDEO) into a white supremacy racist attack against black-women-led organizations. They insist that 990 accountability has been weaponized against charities. Here’s the transcript and video: Nikkta Oliver: Here’s my first question. Have a new set of [Form 990] standards been […]
April 14, 2022
Patrisse Cullors, Black Lives Matter founder, expressed displeasure with the nonprofit sector’s charity transparency laws after BLM purchased a $6 million mansion in Los Angeles. Cullors said she found it “triggering and emotionally compromising” when she hears about financial documents being made public. “It is such a trip now to hear the term ‘990,’” Cullors said at the Vashon Center for the Arts Friday. “I’m, like, ugh. It’s, like, triggering. Cullors went on to say, “I […]
February 17, 2022
Nonprofit Feasibility Study Scam – Don’t Be Fooled provides readers a “behind-the-scenes” look at how this outdated product hurts charities and damages their relationships with donors. Please note this article has been written for “givers” (rather than nonprofit execs or consultants). The goal here is to provide philanthropists the information they require to make a sound decision when asked to participate in a feasibility study. VISIT HERE TO SEE WHAT CHRONICLE OF PHILANTHROPY HAS TO […]
March 3, 2022
Cummings Foundation Astonishes Boston Nonprofit With Million Dollar Gift is at it again. They just can’t stop helping charities achieve significant impact. BOSTON, Mass. (February 22, 2022) – Woburn-based Cummings Foundation has stunned the social justice champions at CommonWealth Kitchen (CWK) with a surprise pledge of as much as $2 million. Up to $1 million will be disbursed to the Dorchester nonprofit this fall as a match of all new funds it has raised by […]
March 3, 2022
Shannon Flynn’s Email Marketing – 8 Best Practices for Nonprofit is one expert’s take on how nonprofits can maximize donor engagement using email. Here’s what Flynn has to share: Sending out marketing emails is part of promoting your nonprofit. Getting the wording right means the difference between success and failure, whether you send a lineup of the latest events to your regular supporters or you use your mailing list to convert leads. Digital marketing may […]
March 3, 2022
Andy Jones’ Nonprofit Fundraising – It’s a Marathon is one expert’s take on how to think about the raising of money. Here’s what Andy has to share: I recently completed my first marathon. I learned some important life lessons through the training process. My only regret about the process was not having started sooner. I’m in my mid-forties and my body is not as easy to train as it used to be. Nevertheless, it is […]
February 27, 2022
Jim Eskin doesn’t mind challenging nonprofit leaders to consider the realities we face as a result of COVID-19. Here’s what this veteran fundraiser has to share about the health and well-being of your donors: I fiercely want our nonprofits to raise as much money as they can so they can continue to champion — and even ramp up — their commitment to their noble missions, which touch, improve and help others who are struggling. Regardless, […]
February 14, 2022
Tosha Anderson – Cryptocurrency for Nonprofits is Anderson’s take on why nonprofits should consider this new way of receiving big gifts. Here’s what the Charity CFO has to share: By now, you’ve heard about cryptocurrency… But maybe you’re a bit wary of the technology. Or you think it’s just another financial bubble. Or a boiling swamp of high-risk speculation. And you’re certainly not sure why your nonprofit should care about it. We don’t want to exaggerate the […]
January 29, 2022
Stephen Halasnik Nonprofit MBA Podcast overviews the 4th season launch of this media offering featuring the nation’s best nonprofit experts who understand the challenges and share smart, workable solutions. Produced by Financing Solutions, the leading provider of nonprofit lines of credit, the podcast’s goal is to help executive directors, board members, and staff for nonprofit organizations that have less than $5 million in yearly revenue. Stephen Halasnik, the host of the podcast, said, “Our podcast, […]
January 23, 2022
Jay Charara, “Start Your Own Nonprofit Podcast” reveals 5 steps to podcast success. Have you ever considered creating a podcast for your nonprofit? Is podcasting right for a nonprofit? Does anyone listen to nonprofit podcasts? How easy is it to start a podcast? If you are looking for answers to all these questions then continue reading. With the exponential rise in the digital media during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a massive growth in […]
December 15, 2021
Leadership Brainery Acquires Dear Future Colleague is Inside Charity’s take on a Boston-based nonprofit, that has acquired Cambridge-based nonprofit Dear Future Colleague to further its mission of equipping underrepresented talent as they pursue graduate education and career success. Founded in 2020 by a Harvard Law School student and a team of volunteer graduate students and competitive scholarship winners, Dear Future Colleague ensures graduate school and competitive scholarship admissions are more equitable, accessible, and diverse. Their […]
December 10, 2021
Missouri Mental Health Foundation Appoints Katie Andrews is Inside Charity’s take on Andrews recent installation at MMHF. The Missouri Mental Health Foundation has appointed Katie Andrews as its new executive director, with the hope of expanding the organization’s presence across Missouri and bringing its mission to all the people in the state. The Foundation helps raise awareness and understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance use disorders and has operated for […]
November 22, 2021
RallyUp Survey Reveals Giving Tuesday’s Meteoric Rise is Inside Charity’s take on RallyUp’s survey of nonprofit organization’s participation during Giving Tuesday. Here’s what we’ve learned: TUCSON, AZ, November 17, 2021 — RallyUp, a leading virtual fundraising platform, today announced results from its first annual survey, Fundraising Best Practices for GivingTuesday, which highlights the day’s rapid growth as a global giving event. After surveying more than 400 fundraising organizations, including individual or small group fundraisers (18%), […]