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 [...]
Innovating a Survivor-Centered Response to Human Trafficking
Intro by The Vella Group Human trafficking operates on massive scale across the globe, depriving 25 million people of freedom, according to Polaris, operator [...]
Pope Francis Center: Looking After Those the World Has Forgotten
On a damp, cold December night Donald Black was back on the streets of Detroit. Without a permanent home, Donald spent years downtown, much [...]
Making the World a Better Place
While 2021 has been a challenging year in many respects, I’m reminded of something my mother used to tell me: “Count your blessings.” No [...]