by Lauren Brownstein | Feb 17, 2019 | Nonprofit
Most nonprofits focus on what they want from their boards (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.): more donations from board members, more donations brought in by the board members (from people in their personal networks), connections to new donors or partners,...
by Lauren Brownstein | Dec 5, 2018 | Fundraising, Nonprofit, Philanthropy
If you are scrambling to finish everything you need to finish during December 2018, planning for 2019 could feel like an impossible dream! I sometimes find that making a huge, multifaceted plan can feel like an awfully big mountain to climb, but if I chip away at a...
by Lauren Brownstein | Oct 31, 2018 | Fundraising, Nonprofit, Philanthropy
I recently attended a parent workshop at my child’s future high school (she’s in 8th grade this year – last year of middle school) on executive function. In the context of middle and high school, executive function refers to skills around: writing down homework...
by Lauren Brownstein | Aug 14, 2018 | donation, Fundraising, Nonprofit, Philanthropy
I had a fabulous experience at my first Bridge Conference! This annual conference brings together leaders in fundraising and direct marketing to share ideas and inspire attendees to think outside of their usual boxes. I was honored to present a workshop called Do the...
by Lauren Brownstein | Jun 20, 2018 | donation, Fundraising, Nonprofit
Lately, thanks to some good news/bad news reports on charitable giving (including a decline in donors, despite a rise in overall donations) and changes in tax laws that mean millions of Americans will no longer be filing itemized tax returns (which could...
by Lauren Brownstein | May 14, 2018 | donation, Fundraising, Nonprofit, Philanthropy, Volunteering
I recently had the pleasure of attending one of my favorite events of the year, the Hero’s Art Ball – the annual fundraiser for Connor’s Heroes. First, I’m going to take a step back and tell you why this is a bold statement: Like many...
