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May 3, 2020

Nonprofits Must Be Ranked Essential – Jim Eskin

Nonprofits Must Be Ranked Essential is Jim Eskin’s take on charity & COVID-19. Debating what is and what isn’t “essential” work has become a hot topic. For several well-founded and compelling reasons, I’m proudly arguing that our nation’s non-profits deserve to be ranked high on any list of the “essentials.” There is no part of the quality of life that
November 4, 2020

Inside Charity Post Election Thank You

Inside Charity Post Election Thank You celebrates the unity, civility and kindness that characterizes the nonprofit sector. Inside Charity steers clear of the political arena and commenting on political parties and candidates. Conversely, we enthusiastically encourage everyone, no matter their beliefs, to actively participate in our democratic system of self-government. We’re grateful for the unprecedented way the American people embraced their most cherished privilege of all in the 2020 election — voting
December 12, 2020

Zooming Major Gifts – Jim Eskin

Zooming Major Gifts – Jim Eskin is a veteran fundraiser’s take on the new world of virtual one-on-one asks. Here’s what Jim has to share: I’ve long insisted that superior listening skills were close to, if not at the top of, the list of essential attributes of a great fundraiser. This might surprise some people, who assume the most important skills needs are a silver tongue and powers of persuasion. But in my 25 years […]
April 24, 2022

Unrestricted Major Gifts Are Charities’ Best Friends – Jim Eskin

Unrestricted Major Gifts Are Charities’ Best Friends is Jim Eskin’s take on the importance of nonprofit cashflow. Here’s what Eskin has to share: In addition to record-setting philanthropy, one of the more encouraging trends we’ve witnessed over the last few years in response to the pandemic is funders letting non-profits and recipients of their generosity decide how money can be best spent. This has long been known as unrestricted giving. For various reasons, non-profits — including […]