Being a philanthropist isn’t only about donating money. Although donating money to a charity is a noble thing to do, there are a lot more things that go into being a successful philanthropist. Taking on this title requires work outside of simple donation, and below...
This past May I had the privilege of attending the commencement exercise for my daughter Emily at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It was a glorious weekend full of pomp and circumstance as Emily enjoyed a very successful career at UNC. She...
Why People Choose Not to Give It’s difficult to imagine the kind of world we would live in if people never volunteered their time, money, or services in an effort to aide others. Without the generosity of those who give, many volunteer and nonprofit groups who help...
Many people think that running a nonprofit organization is a breeze. All you have to do is find a way to get some money and donate it, right? Wrong. Fundraising is only one aspect of running a nonprofit organization. Nonprofits focus on finding ways to help the...
How To Make a Successful Fundraiser In many of my blogs, I have discussed the overall ins-and-outs of fundraising. While there is a multitude of avenues and approaches I can continue highlighting, the one that I want to speak more about is the overall fundraising...
