Hopeful in a Time of Change and Uncertainty
As we wind down 2024, I believe it’s important to not only reflect on the year gone by, but also to look forward with [...]
Succession Planning Tips for Nonprofits
If one of your top leaders quits tomorrow, will your nonprofit be prepared to handle the fallout? For many organizations, the answer is no [...]
Donor Retention Is More Important Than Ever
Once again, the lazy days of summer have given way to the hectic pace that defines the approaching year-end holiday season. For nonprofits, the [...]
Travis Kelce Is a Model for Successful Nonprofits
If you’re a football fan, follower of all things Taylor Swift or just dial into pop culture every once in awhile, the name Travis Kelce [...]
Strong Nonprofit Leader-Board Relationships Set the Stage for Success
The most successful nonprofits share a fundamental trait. At the heart of each organization, the leader (president, CEO or executive director) and governing board [...]
Merit Park: Giving Hope to a Forgotten Detroit Neighborhood
Community members and dignitaries recently gathered at a vacant parcel on Detroit’s Grand River Avenue to break ground on a recreational development called Merit [...]
How Effective Partnerships Can Fuel Nonprofit Growth
When nonprofits consider growth, they often face a moment of truth. Can we really take this on ourselves, or do we need help to [...]
About Those Shoes
How an Unexpected Gift Became a Hit at a Formal Fundraising Gala Fr. Tim McCabe says Angela Vann has more shoes than [...]
NFL Draft 2024 Gives Detroit Many Ways to Shine
This week, the NFL Draft comes to town, shining a national spotlight on the city of Detroit once again. While predictions vary, local officials [...]
Is a Capital Campaign Right for Your Nonprofit?
Capital campaigns give nonprofit organizations amazing potential to serve more people, expand their services and maximize their impact on communities. At the same time, [...]