Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Mike Soskis and Mark McKeag Much of the research on the fading “American Dream”—the expectation that children will grow up to earn more than their parents—has focused on the country’s urban areas. However, as the nation’s...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Jessica B. Kuhn, CPA When looking for ways to appeal to donors, not-for-profits typically turn to storytelling as a chance to show a compelling need for the communities they serve. Not-for-profits collect testimonials, show...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Daniella Dowiak If your organization is like most nonprofits, your fundraising strategy includes peer-to-peer campaigns and events. These types of programs are great ways to extend your fundraising reach; but, what do you do if...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Saphira M. Baker, MPA Strategic planning can be a way for nonprofit leaders to model culture change in their organizations. By disrupting the usual Board-led process and letting staff lead with Board members, a leader...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By William McAndrews “What keeps you awake at night?” To this, many nonprofit leaders respond that they wonder whether their organization is structured to maximize potential. For example: Do I have the right people in the right...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Emma Rolader and Marshéle Carter Social media is an increasingly important communication tool for differentiating organizations and brands from one another. As a general trend, nonprofit organizations have stepped up to the...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Taylor Dill and Alec Altman As a land-grant university, NC State is committed to providing students hands-on, highly-engaged learning opportunities AND to providing research that is of direct, practical use to the fields we work...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Ron Sellers If you could only support one charitable organization, which organization would it be? Would you favor a large organization, or a small one? One that is faith-based, or not? One that works globally, nationally, or...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Julie Nettifee and Kristin Tart As a land-grant university, NC State is committed to providing students hands-on, highly-engaged learning opportunities AND to providing research that is of direct, practical use to the fields...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Cheryl Hughes and Lilly Weinberg Across the country, in big cities and small towns, community foundations are leading a new civic engagement movement – On the Table – that encourages local residents to drive change in...
