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 […]
January 25, 2022
NANOE Virtual Conference Call Schedule 2022 outlines a series of live virtual calls confronting big issues facing nonprofit executives in 2022. These events will be hosted by the National Association of Nonprofit Organizations & Executives (NANOE). Join us for these tightly facilitated educational workshops that will encourage you personally and professionally. To make your reservation simply email [email protected] with the following info: First Name: Last Name Email Address: Mobile Number: Place in Subject Line: MAKE […]
December 12, 2021
National Giving Month December 2021…Our Universal Celebration is excerpted from a recent interview I had with Jimmy LaRose, head of the National Giving Month Initiative, LaRose shared , “Did you know that neither Congress nor the Executive Branch has officially dedicated any of our twelve months to acts of volunteerism or charitable giving? December provides us a very special opportunity to celebrate those individuals, groups and organizations who invest their lives in charity.” I agree with Jimmy and share […]
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%), […]
November 14, 2021
Lift Our Voices’ Sarvenaz Bakhtiar Named Executive Director is Inside Charity’s take on this important new leadership posting. NEW YORK, NY, November 3, 2021 – Lift Our Voices announced today the hiring of Sarvenaz Bakhtiar as its new Executive Director. Co-founded by Gretchen Carlson and Julie Roginsky, Lift Our Voices is a nonprofit initiative dedicated to creating positive, systemic change in the workplace. Bakhtiar will lead the organization’s work towards eradicating the laws and business […]
November 12, 2021
GreenPath’s Christmas Says Give Less is InsideCharity’s take on a new holiday giving perspective suggested by a group of accomplished experts. As we enter the Christmas season, conversations continue about rising prices and potential product shortages expected during the holidays. The business sector is encouraging consumers to ‘not wait until Black Friday’ to begin holiday shopping. Affirm research shows that 48% of 2,000 surveyed consumers intend to spend more money on the 2021 holidays due […]
October 10, 2021
Black History 365 w Walter Milton & Joel Freeman is Inside Charity’s take on a charitable organization that will challenge everything you belief about African American history. Black History 365’s U. S. History textbook (or ebook) documents the unique stories of Black persons, groups, and cultures in North America, beginning in Ancient Africa continuing to modern events and movements. This interactive history/social science textbook can be used independently or as supplemental text and includes interactive […]
October 8, 2021
Andy Jones Leads Roundtree is Inside Charity’s take on his expertise in the charitable space. Andy Jones is the founder and managing director of Roundtree, a leading donor-focused marketing agency for faith-based organizations. Andy blends strategy with storytelling to help organiza- tions reach their next level of growth. Having served in nonprofit organizations for 15 years, he understands their unique challenges and constraints. In 2020, Roundtree’s clients raised over $100M. Under Andy’s leadership, Roundtree is […]
October 8, 2021
Joyce Vyriotes Leads Cummings Foundation is Inside Charity’s take on the Woburn-based Cummings Foundation who recently appointed Joyce Vyriotes as its new executive director, effective October 1. One of the several largest private foundations in New England, its holdings total approximately $3 billion. Vyriotes, who is currently deputy director, will be the third executive director in the 35-year-old foundation’s history. She will also be the first female to hold this post. “I am delighted to […]
October 8, 2021
RallyUp Reimagines Nonprofit Fundraising is Inside Charity’s take on this new virtual fundraising platform. RallyUp has announced the launch of its new Virtual and Hybrid Events solution, designed specifically for fundraising that lets organizers handle ticketing, livestreaming, donations, and more – all in one seamless, interactive solution suite. As digitization continues to change everything about how people work, live, and interact on a daily basis, there has been a paradigm shift in how giving takes […]
October 3, 2021
HotelPlanner Provides Nonprofits Travel Discounts is Inside Charity’s take on NANOE’s newest enterprise member. Simply put, NANOE member organizations and their employees can save up to 65% off room rates at over 800,000 lodging options worldwide, including VRBO. Members can also save up to 40% on car rentals. VISIT HERE TO LEARN MORE Plus, members can source and book group lodging for organizational events and conferences. “We’re proud to add NANOE to our exclusive group […]