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 [...]
ISAIC: Giving the Fashion Industry a Makeover
The fast fashion craze took off in the late 1990s. Speedier manufacturing and shipping methods combined with a growing demand for affordable, trendy clothing gave [...]
5 Ways Nonprofits Can Manage Social Media More Effectively
In recognition of World Social Media Day, June 30, we offer some guidance to nonprofits on ways to safeguard and leverage social media for greater [...]
Small Business Summit Reinforces Value of In-Person Events
Last week, Detroit Means Business, a Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) program, hosted its inaugural Small Business Summit, the organization’s first in-person event since [...]
Inflation Puts a Strain on Nonprofit Operations
Rent or utilities? Food or medicine? Every week, those who struggle financially face difficult decisions about what essentials they can afford, and the spike [...]
April is Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month
Intro from The Vella Group: We're pleased to share the perspective of Colleen Allen, President and CEO of the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) [...]
How to Boost Donor Retention After the First Gift
Your nonprofit just landed several sizable donations. That’s awesome! Your hard work and relationship building have really paid off. But now comes the critical [...]
Helping Children Bridge the Literacy Gap
Intro by The Vella Group: Many of us have fond memories of reading “Green Eggs and Ham” to little ones or recall the book [...]
Why I Support the Salvation Army Bed & Bread Club
The first time I rode the Salvation Army Bed & Bread Club truck I came back without my gloves. It was a wet, cold winter [...]
Hiring Nonprofit Leadership in a Pandemic World
Like many businesses, nonprofits continue to face workplace challenges as we enter the third year of a global pandemic. With remote work arrangements still [...]