‘Rough’ Time — Gameplaying Shiba Inu Raises $70,000 And Counting
Gaming fundraiser PB connected for an extra-innings home run while playing the 1994 videogame Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball during a July Fourth 2024 fundraiser. The two-run shot, a majestic arc that landed in the left field seats,
Former NRA Exec Barred From Nonprofits
Former NRA Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Wilson “Woody” Phillips has agreed to a deal banning him from serving as a fiduciary of a nonprofit in New York for 10 years. The deal also requires the now retired executive to undergo training
Private Equity Scoops Up Community Brands Divisions
The Association & Events (A&E) and Nonprofit Solutions divisions of Community Brands have been acquired by TA Associates (TA), a global growth private equity firm, creating a new platform called Momentive Software. Terms of the deal were not disclosed but
5 Strategic Steps To Mastering The Grants Process
By Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC There’s nothing quick about the grants process. First, there must be strategy. Here are five things to know that will help you revamp your grant-seeking strategy: #1. Grants Are Not a Quick Fix. While grants
10 Questions Answered Regarding Community Philanthropy
Association of Healthcare AHP President and Chief Executive Officer Alice Ayres put 10 philanthropy questions in front of Bill Littlejohn, senior vice president and chief executive officer of the Sharp HealthCare Foundation. Here are the 10 issues he thought philanthropic
Inclusive & Impactful: Fundraising Within The Disability Community
By Kyra Millich If you fundraise within the disability community, you might be wondering how to best connect with a person living with a chronic disabling condition. Chances are that you interact in your personal or professional life somewhat regularly
Strong Proposals Start with Asking 11 Internal Questions
Albert Einstein once said: “If you cannot explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” As grant directors, managers, and writers you need to understand what you are writing about in your proposals, especially if you aren’t involved directly in
Concentration of Nonprofit Giving Disenfranchises Civilians
The nonprofit community’s ongoing trend of fewer donors providing increasing amounts of funding and volunteer hours is disturbing. The drop in volunteerism, as well as potential funders pulling back on making small donations, creates lack of agency — a loss
Research: Loyalty Requires More Than A Transaction
Just 58% of members of professional associations receive messaging from the organizations at least weekly, which is well below alumni associations at 75% and trade group 63%. Of course, being a season tickets holder of a professional sports team tops
Cliff Holtz New CEO At American Red Cross
Cliff Holtz is the new president and chief executive officer of the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. Holtz joined the Red Cross in 2011 and assumed the role as president and CEO on July 1, following the retirement of
