by Lauren Brownstein | Nov 29, 2017 | donation, Nonprofit, Philanthropy
The season of year-end giving If your mailbox and inbox look anything like mine these days, bursting with envelopes and emails from dozens of charitable organizations, you know that this is the time of year many nonprofits depend upon for year-end donations. While we...
by Lauren Brownstein | Mar 29, 2017 | Nonprofit, Philanthropy, Writing
I recently attended a wonderful conference sponsored by The Barker Foundation for Adoption. Their annual Adoption and Foster Care Conference features all sorts of resources, ideas, and inspiration for foster parents and adoptive parents, as well as the people who work...
by Lauren Brownstein | Jan 9, 2017 | Fundraising, Writing
As we embark upon a new year, now can be an especially meaningful time to check in with your organization’s past donors. Why now? You might have sent a year-end solicitation or holiday card at the end of 2016. You, and everyone else out there. The end of the year can...
by Lauren Brownstein | Dec 22, 2016 | Philanthropy, Volunteering
If your mailbox looks anything like mine these days, bursting with envelopes (and emails) from dozens of charitable organizations, you know that this is the time of year many nonprofits depend upon for year-end donations. While we may bemoan the onslaught of...