You’ve done your research, you’ve read all the resources we gave you last month, and now you’re ready to move forward with impact investing! But how to do that? Impact investing allows you to align your financial interests with your charitable priorities, so you need to first identify the values that speak to you. Do…
DetailsGiving Circles continue to be an exciting way to create impact on causes that speak to you, develop or deepen relationships with friends with similar interests, and think differently about your ability to change the world! Here are a few of Starfish Impact’s most important elements to a great Giving Circle: The opportunity for all…
DetailsImpact investing is one of those buzz words lately and Starfish Impact is excited to start sharing regular posts on the topic from our talented team and also from expert guest contributors. We know that there are plenty of resources to sift through and learn about impact investing for individuals and families. Read on to…
DetailsAs we shared in an earlier blog post, Paul Shoemaker’s book, Can’t Not Do, really inspired us. His catchphrase perfectly described what drives us, and some of our colleagues who are changing the world we live in. Here are their “Its not that I can do this, its that I can’t not do”. .…
DetailsWith the holidays approaching, we wanted to share a few ideas from our giving guide for gifts that mean something as you shop this year for your loved ones. We believe that you can find fun, cute, and interesting gifts that also serve a purpose – from employing underserved women around the corner to empowering families…
DetailsTo start our tips for talking to foundation program officers, remember to always read through and follow any instructions available. If they are not a responsive foundation, don’t call and ask if you can submit a grant request. If the foundation focuses on youth issues and your program is only tangentially about youth, it’s okay to…
DetailsAs the holiday season approaches, a few philanthropic leaders share moments of gratitude with us. One overarching theme stands out – these individuals give of themselves completely in the work that they’re doing. At Starfish Impact, we love and are grateful to work with innovative and forward-looking leaders in philanthropy, from individuals and families, to…
DetailsWith the race to capitalize on year end giving well underway for most nonprofit executives, we thought we might take a few moments to highlight the valuable role of gratitude this holiday season. From working among driven colleagues and inspirational clients, to helping our nonprofit clients reach more individuals in need and grow their mission,…
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