Have you ever stereotyped someone? The topic of stereotypes and their role in philanthropy is of special interest to me as an African American professional in this field; but the message ought to be equally important for anyone who communicates across generational gaps. You may be surprised to read the next sentence. I like stereotypes….
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Don’t Trip Over The Fiscal Cliff
Don’t Trip Over The Fiscal Cliff The gap of the political landscape continues to increase months after a polarizing election. The fiscal cliff is a metaphor that both sides of the aisle use in a vain attempt to move the opposition to action. The Chronicle of Philanthropy (The Chron), the authority of nonprofit news, has…
Food For Thought
On Jan. 5th, The Huffington Post released an online graphic called: “Charity Trends: Top Places And Reaons We Give”. This site is rich with information. Please check it out. The short observation I would like to make here is about the “top 5 ways in which donors give” (and a contradictory figure I will mention at the…
The Rise Of A New Fundraising Professional
On a sunny summer day, Joe, a 12 year old ice cream fan, ran down the street to chase the ever-elusive community ice cream truck. Within feet of the truck he tripped over his own laces and fell face-first on the ground. Joe’s fall was followed by a metallic rain shower…Joe’s ice cream allowance! In…
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