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Insights for Non-Profits » 5 Lessons Non-Profits Learned in 2020
January 15, 2021 | Fundraising
2020 was certainly a challenging year for many organizations, but for some, also a year of evolution and growth. Many of the lessons learned this year can help non-profits prepare for potentially difficult years ahead. Below are five lessons that non-profits learned in 2020. Virtual Reality is …
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Non-ProfitsInsights for Non-Profits » Maximize Control and Charitable Impact with an Endowment
December 22, 2020 | Fundraising
Sarah F. Bothma Associate Attorney Underberg & Kessler, LLP Guest contributors, Sarah Bothma and Ed Russell from Underberg & Kessler, LLP, share the ways donors can benefit from creating an endowment. An endowment provides great flexibility for charitable giving, …
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Non-ProfitsInsights for Non-Profits » The Big Takeaways from the Big Give
August 19, 2020 | Fundraising
We had the opportunity to chat with Natalie Parscher, Vice President for Communications and Marketing at the Columbus Foundation, about the success of their most recent fundraising campaign, The Big Give. The Columbus Foundation launched the fundraiser in 2011 and holds it every 2-3 years. The …
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All AudiencesInsights for Non-Profits » Webinar: Women in Philanthropy
July 30, 2020 | Fundraising
Women have been known champions of philanthropy for decades. They have a long history of working in the non-profit space, as well as volunteering for causes that align with their personal mission. Now that women’s wealth is on the rise, we are seeing increased monetary giving …
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Non-ProfitsInsights for Non-Profits » A Mid-Year Recap and Outlook for Endowments and Foundations
July 22, 2020 | Fundraising
Change happened rapidly over the first six months of 2020. Many non-profit leaders are wondering how they can possibly prepare for what might come next. We believe the first step is to review what has happened, think strategically about the best way forward, and write it down in an actionable …
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Non-ProfitsInsights for Non-Profits » Five Things You Should Know About Giving Circles
June 29, 2020 | Fundraising
A giving circle is a group of philanthropic individuals that come together to pool dollars collectively and decide where to donate the funds. Most giving circles are started by a small group of interested friends, family members, coworkers, and neighbors who all have a shared interest in giving …
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All AudiencesInsights for Non-Profits » Webinar: The Coronavirus’ Impact on Non-Profits
May 01, 2020 | Fundraising
The Coronavirus pandemic is causing significant hardships for non-profits. We are seeing these adversities take shape in the postponement or cancellation of revenue-generating events, the lack of available volunteers (due to safety restrictions), the dip in donations as …
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Insights for Non-Profits » Making Socially Responsible Investing Work for Endowments and Foundations
May 21, 2018 | Investment Management
Traditionally, endowments and foundations kept separate functions for their investment and mission related activities. Investment returns are typically used to fund a non-profit’s mission, but decisions on where and how to invest were usually made independently from philanthropy. This notion is …
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