We are forever pushing our children to become entrepreneurs, to start and run their own businesses. We encourage this because we believe it is good …
When it’s time to contract for services, design a new building, or make technology upgrades it’s time to issue an RFP – short for “Request …
Mel and Pearl Shaw By MEL AND PEARL SHAW “Fundraising is known for its abundance of failures and few successes.” We can’t recall who said …
Part One of a Two Part Series By MEL AND PEARL SHAW As 2016 came to a close there was an avalanche of well-crafted requests …
By MEL AND PEARL SHAW Are you effectively using the resources available to you? Are your programs making an impact? Do you try new ideas? …
By MEL AND PEARL SHAW We recently had the opportunity to work with nonprofit consultant Kim Moss. He is a wealth of knowledge with 34 …
By MEL AND PEARL SHAW How can you increase the time, money and expertise available to your nonprofit? Some of us want to increase …
By MEL AND PEARL SHAW We are no different from you our readers. We have been grappling with emotions, engaged in conversations, and reflecting …
PHOTO COURTESY OF G.W. DAVIS CENTER Do not underestimate the vision, power and tenacity of grassroots community organizations. We have seen firsthand how a well-defined …
Fear of heights. Fear of snakes. Fear of asking someone to give to a nonprofit organization. While we can’t help with the first two, we …
