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Why I Serve: Jerusha Schmalzel
Why did you get involved with serving nonprofit organizations? After majoring in Theatre Arts at the University of Arizona, I knew I wanted to put
January 27, 2025
Why did you get involved with serving nonprofit organizations? After majoring in Theatre Arts at the University of Arizona, I knew I wanted to put
When developing your strategic plan, it’s vital to gather input from diverse voices within and outside your organization. This ensures a broad perspective on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
However, make no mistake: strategy is not democratic.
While internal staff and external stakeholders play a critical role in informing the process, the responsibility for final decisions must rest with your staff and board leadership.
Executive transitions are defining moments for nonprofits. For board members serving during a transition, finding the right leader is the most important—and most impactful—decision they will make. The search for the right executive leader is not just about filling a role. It’s about defining the future of an organization.
Philanthropy in America has grown at an average rate of 6.5% annually since 1967. The sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience in dollar terms—but recent data shows nuances when it comes to other facets of generosity.
The concern that charitable giving might decline during a presidential election cycle, when political campaigns dominate the media and fundraising efforts ramp up, can be a concern for nonprofit organizations. But, despite appearances, research and historical trends suggest that political giving doesn’t significantly detract from charitable contributions.
If you’ve ever run a marathon or know someone who has, you know they take preparation and stamina. Running a marathon and implementing a capital or comprehensive campaign have much in common. You wouldn’t show up at the starting line for either without putting in the necessary early work. And you wouldn’t start celebrating success at mile 17 when there’s still a long way to go.
What can you do to create or grow an endowment for your cause? We’ve described eight simple actions you can take, drawn from the pages of The Endowment Handbook, written by our founder Laura MacDonald.
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