By working on both sides of the ‘philanthropy wall’, Starfish Impact team members have the unique ability to understand what nonprofits and their funders want. A common question we get is, ‘what’s coming down the pike in philanthropy?” In this three part post, we’ll describe a few of the philanthropy trends we expect, and how…
Unfortunately disasters and their subsequent appeal for help seem to be happening all too frequently these days. From man made ones, like gun violence, to natural disasters, like large earthquakes, the mass amount of media coverage immediately following a disaster and the great amount of empathy the public shares can lead to quick decisions about…
While we’re all busy watching Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan create an LLC instead of a family foundation to direct their charitable efforts, there are a number of other nextgen philanthropists worth keeping an eye out for. Here are a few that we’re watching: Justin McAuliffe, a fourth generation Hilton family member, has taken an…
Working with celebrities, politicians, or influencers seems simple enough but there are a number of considerations to keep in mind before moving forward with engaging these individuals. Read on to review the second half of our tips and reminders around engaging celebrities, influencers, or politicians in your nonprofit. (You can read the first half here!)…
Many a Board member has gone to a nonprofit gala and seen a popular celebrity or influencer, and come back to your nonprofit’s next board meeting and suggested getting “insert celebrity name here” to attend your next event. But what does that entail and how does a nonprofit start engaging celebrities or talent? A few…