Politics, Policy, and Philanthropy
The health and vitality of the nonprofit sector and the growth of philanthropy have never been more influenced by federal and state political climates than they are today. As the 3rd, private, and government sectors plan for their economic futures, they face great uncertainty given the wide range of theories and options for addressing critical issues on the table ...
State of Affairs
In an unusual twist - somewhat analogous to a mobius strip - I conducted campaign planning interviews for the same project for the same hospital, albeit two years apart. Why? The expansion under consideration was put on hold soon after the interviews were completed and analyzed in mid-2009. The project was brought to the front burner again in mid-2011. Enough ...
The Value of Diversity
It seems to be in every nonprofit’s strategic plan…improve board and staff diversity. According to Malcolm Forbes, “Diversity is the act of thinking independently together" - which in its own right should help bring the best ideas and strategies to the table. This all sounds good and is very PC (post Jimmy Carter) but the reasons why you should make ...
Not Another Social Media Commercial
Three years ago I wrote an article entitled “Confessions of a Social Media Phobe.” Way back then, I was wondering “aloud” about the relevance, future, and wisdom of social media relative to fundraising and life in general. In 2009, it was easy to feel smothered by the hype around online networking and communications and the number of emerging channels and ...
The Case For The Case
So why should I support you? Why does your organization merit a gift more so than the other million plus charities registered in the United States? And why now? These are questions that any advancement professional should be able to answer effortlessly and convincingly about their NPO. An organization’s case for support should concisely and compellingly document this information ...
Hospitals Returning to Their Philanthropic Roots
This article written by CRI President Larry G. Raff, MPH originally appeared in the May 2, 2012 electronic edition of Becker's Hospital Review. The more things change in healthcare, the more we should revisit what had worked in the past. About 60 percent of hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States have non-profit status, and can link their ...
