by Lauren Brownstein | Sep 21, 2022 | Writing
Something extraordinary happened: my teenage daughter told me I had a great idea. (OK, I exaggerate, but only slightly!) My daughter is a senior in high school and in the midst of the college application process. Her Common Application essay is tremendous. Truly...
by Lauren Brownstein | Sep 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
On the recent first day of school in my community, I decided to swing by the local elementary school on my morning walk. I love the excitement, jitters, and smiles of that first day drop off! While walking behind the school, along the outer edge of the playground, I...
by Lauren Brownstein | Aug 4, 2022 | Nonprofit
Are we there yet? Who among us hasn’t taken a car ride as a kid and asked this question of the driver? When you’re little you’re in the back seat, and if you don’t really understand how you are getting where you are going, it’s unsettling...
by Lauren Brownstein | Jul 29, 2022 | Inspiration, Uncategorized
If you looked at my life from the outside, you might think it was pretty fancy stuff: I’ve traveled all over the world: France, Costa Rica, India, Thailand, Uganda, Tahiti… the list goes on. I live in a neighborhood with lots of million dollar homes. If...
by Lauren Brownstein | Jul 7, 2022 | Fundraising, grants, Nonprofit
Prospect Research (a.k.a. researching prospective donors) is a popular fundraising topic that can be fraught with questions: Is it really OK for me to look up and share information about a potential donor? With whom should that information be shared? With whom should...
