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...
by Lauren Brownstein | Jun 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
For many Americans, June 2022 has been a heartbreaking and infuriating month. Still reeling from the devastating school shooting in Uvalde, Texas at the end of May, getting the news that the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade was a brutal gut punch. Even though...
by Lauren Brownstein | Jun 7, 2022 | Inspiration
Back in January, I shared in my blog that my word for 2022 is GRATITUDE. I explained that: Each year, I choose a Word for the Year. Something to guide my thoughts and attitude, and hopefully create new habits. This year’s word: Gratitude. If you are like...
by Lauren Brownstein | May 2, 2022 | Inspiration
This past weekend, I reserved a one-night stay at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America in Washington, DC. I was looking for a respite from the everyday, a break from my usual responsibilities, time to enjoy nature, and space to work on some art...
by Lauren Brownstein | Mar 30, 2022 | Fundraising, grants, Nonprofit
I’m hoping that this will be the first in an ongoing series of posts that pulls back the curtain on what nonprofits wish they could say to their major funders, including foundations. I invite other consultants and people who work closely with nonprofits to chime...
