Phoebe Wall Howard Joins The Vella Group
The Vella Group welcomes Phoebe Wall Howard to our philanthropy consultancy as partner, communications and development strategy. Phoebe brings a wealth of experience to [...]
Using Video to Enhance Your Storytelling & Attract Funders
When billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced a $250 million open call for grant applications earlier this year, her foundation required each of the 6,300+ [...]
Midnight Golf Program: Guiding Metro-Detroit Students Through College & Beyond
About 220 high school students with Detroit’s Midnight Golf Program (MGP) hit the road for an action-packed college tour this spring, visiting eight schools [...]
How Nonprofits Can Boost Volunteer Rates Amid National Decline
April marks National Volunteer Month – an opportunity to celebrate the impact volunteers have on our communities and encourage active participation among all generations. [...]
Pamela Moore Joins The Vella Group
The Vella Group welcomes Pamela Moore to our philanthropy consulting team as partner, organizational development. A native Detroiter, Pamela brings more than 35 years [...]
Cryptocurrency Fundraising Considerations for Nonprofits
Despite the recent bankruptcy of crypto exchange FTX, the market for cryptocurrency is huge with a global market capitalization at $858 billion as of [...]
Author R.J. King Reflects on Detroit’s Past, Present & Future
Detroit author and journalist R.J. King, pictured here, recently held an event at The Vella Group offices to sign copies of his book, Detroit: [...]
Detroit Equity Report Reveals Concrete Steps to Closing Equity & Inclusion Gaps
In 2016, a typical white family in the U.S. had a net worth of $171,000, while a typical Black family had a net worth [...]
5 Tips for Effective Grant Writing
I have been writing grants for many years. When I started, the best tool for research was a massive physical book that listed seemingly [...]
The Vella Group Hosts Final PASC Detroit Pop-Up Art Exhibit Starting Sept 2
September is Detroit Month of Design, the perfect time to see Setting the Table, the last of four PASC Detroit Pop-Up Gallery art exhibits [...]