After a brief hiatus, I’m back. After all, I needed to take my own advice. Two quick plugs, join me tomorrow at 12pm EST for a Chronicle of Philanthropy chat – Don’t let dedication to your cause lead to burnout. Thursday morning I’ll be in Muncie, IN with the Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network talking Social… [Read more…]
March 30, 2012
It’s that time again where thousands of fundraisers converge on a city, meet new people, reunite with old friends, learn the latest trends in the field and celebrate their incredible passion and profession. Here’s what I’ll be watching for in Vancouver… 10. Enjoy this hilarious clip as a warm-up 9. Set these mobile bookmarks I’ve… [Read more…]
March 12, 2012
I’ve given this a lot of thought. Many are out there trying to debunk the organization, its CEO, film maker and even the existence of Kony himself. I usually throw my opinion out there pretty quick but not this time (maybe later). Instead, after spending several hours sifting through the IRS 990 documents of Invisible… [Read more…]
March 6, 2012
Something really cool is happening in Indiana. Besides basketball. As anyone in the nonprofit world knows, there are TONS of well-intentioned and good-hearted people out there who are trying to do fun and innovative things to help causes and nonprofits. Problem is, they don’t always do their homework and their efforts don’t always help. Less… [Read more…]
February 23, 2012
People’s philanthropic priorities and interests fascinate me. How they determine what’s most important and the thought (or lack of) they invest in their giving is always interesting. Warning, these are actual quotes that have stuck with me over the years. Do not try this at home, except for the last one. “I don’t care about… [Read more…]
May 7, 2012
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