A Fundraiser’s Summer Reading List

There are lots of good resources available for people who are interested in learning how to become charitable fundraisers. Here are a few of my favorites:   Relationship Fundraising: A Donor Based Approach to the Business of Raising Money, by Ken Burnett. Ken is...

People and Causes

Nonprofit organizations are important vehicles for change. Indeed, that is part of why they are accorded tax-exempt status. Some are components of a social safety net, providing food and shelter for those in need. Others are trying to advance a cause or protect...

Miss America 2.0

Last week, the Miss America Organization announced, “Miss America 2.0” – an initiative to bring big changes to the 96-year old organization. In addition to scrapping the swimsuit and evening gown aspects of the event and rebranding as a competition (versus a pageant),...