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…
DetailsWorking 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!)…
DetailsMany 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…
DetailsDiane Manuel, CFP, a friend of Starfish Impact’s and Financial Advisor at Urban Wealth Management shares the following guest post about sustainable and responsible investing. Nonprofits and foundations have been central to how we’ve grown and changed as a country. Their goals can include providing services, preserving history, and advocating for political changes. But, what…
DetailsYou’ve been asked to sit on a Board by a colleague or peer recently, or you may already sit on a few Boards already. Have you felt like all you’ve been asked for is to donate more money or has the experience seemed less fulfilling than you’ve expected? Generally, this can be solved, or avoided…
DetailsWe have worked with nonprofit Boards from the nonprofit management side, and from the Board member side, and one of the most often overlooked element of volunteer leadership is the Board orientation and training! Nonprofits seem to expect that because a Board member joins their organization, they will know all they need to about the…
DetailsNonprofits are always vying for the attention of donors, particularly major donors, which is predominantly why donor recognition is a particularly saturated area. Standing out is a sure way to get noticed. Our favorite ways to recognize a donor and create a differentiated donor recognition program include one of two components – they’re either personalized…
DetailsFundraising ratio, program ratio, percentage of every dollar spent on mission. You’ve heard them all tossed around during this time of ‘impactful philanthropy’ where we want to measure and evaluate all nonprofit numbers and determine who is doing the best job. But what do they mean? And do they matter? A fundraising efficiency ratio, often…
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