By: Kristi Howard-Shultz Over the last 18 months many nonprofits have seen increased expenses. Material costs have risen, demand for services have grown, changing operations to comply with evolving health and safety needs during the pandemic, and many more factors have contributed to these increases. At the same time, many agencies have cut staff in response… Read more »
By Kaky Grant As we set our sights and pin our hopes on 2021, philanthropists are looking to the social sector to express their closely held values and solutions to the world’s most urgent problems. What are they looking for as they engage in their philanthropic endeavors this year? A curiosity about the stickiness of… Read more »
By Rev. Ka Hon Tony Wong As a pastor of small bicultural (English/Chinese) church, I notice that lack of resources is one of the discussions I have with the lay leaders in my church council. When I discuss this phenomenon with my Associate English ministry pastor, we recognize the concern of our church members and… Read more »
What can a communications professional learn from a marketing and fundraising course? As it turns out, a great deal. The Fund Raising School course “Effective Marketing for Successful Fundraising” in mid-October had a mix of practitioners who work specifically as marketers, and fundraisers who wanted to learn more about marketing. I observed a few… Read more »
By Sr. Bernadette Mota In July 2019, I will officially move into the role of Director of Mission Advancement and Fundraising for the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco. I currently am the Director of Young Adult Ministry in the mountains of Colorado Springs. Although it will be challenging for me to leave my present ministry,… Read more »