Lights, camera, action. In 1980, the United Negro College Fund, UNCF, launched the Parade of Stars telethon.
Author Archives: Mel and Pearl Shaw
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Look at ways to change the fiber of your nonprofit
A capital campaign—or any other quantum leap in your fundraising—will pull at every fiber of your nonprofit. These are not “business as usual” activities. If you want to grow from one level of donated revenue to another you have to do things differently.
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Look at way to change the fiber of your nonprofit
A capital campaign–or any other quantum leap in your fundraising–will pull at every fiber of…
Posted inBusiness-OW, Imported
Barr Foundation: avoiding the nonprofit burnout
“Trusting relationships and reflection/rejuvenation are required for building strong networks and collaborations.” That’s the word…
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Your mobile device: is it a friend or foe?
Who is more important: you or a group of your fellow nonprofit volunteers or professionals?…
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FUNdraising Good Times
How do you ask someone to make a gift to a nonprofit that you believe…
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The power of women fundraisers
Women are role models in so many sectors of our economy, and the nonprofit sector…
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Mission, vision and plan
Successful fundraising begins long before a fundraising plan is ever created. It starts with your…
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No substitute for commitment
Successful fundraising for a nonprofit requires the full commitment of board members, the executive director,…
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Preparing for fundraising success
Why are some nonprofits successful with fundraising when others face challenges? What can be done…
