Tag Archives: Nonprofit Insider

Nonprofit Insider: How to Start a Giving Circle

Information and resources for starting and growing your nonprofit

A giving circle is a philanthropic vehicle in which individual donors pool their money and…

By Tracey Webb

Posted: October 1, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

Nonprofit Insider: Why Board Service is Crucial to Fundraising

Information and resources for starting, running, and growing your nonprofit

If someone approaches you to sit on the board at a nonprofit organization, you might…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: September 27, 2010 Tags: , , , , ,
Jackson says the key to fundraising is getting an early start

Nonprofit Insider: 4 Steps to Fundraising for Your Nonprofit

Information and resources for starting and growing your nonprofit

Samuel T. Jackson, founder and CEO of the Economic Empowerment Initiative, provides these four tips…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: August 27, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , ,
Choosing the right people to sit on your board of directors is critical to the success of your organization, says Froswa' Booker-Drew, founder of Soulstice Consultancy, which provides training and webinars for nonprofits. Her clients have included Thelma Wells Ministries, Prime Time Sister Circles, and the Texas Council on Family Violence, among others. A board member herself for the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations, Booker-Drew coordinates the Nonprofit Certificate Program at University of Texas Arlington where she also teaches several classes and writes for Blackgivesblack.com. This week on the Nonprofit Insider we asked Booker-Drew to talk about the importance of choosing a strong, viable board of directors. Here are five things she says you must consider:

Nonprofit Insider: Choosing a Board for Your Nonprofit

News and views for people managing nonprofits

Your board of directors will be critical to helping your nonprofit operate well. The members…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: August 20, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Nonprofit Insider: 4 Things to Do Before You Start a Charity

News and views for people managing nonprofits

Charities are great if they’re managed well, but if they’re not look out. The best…

By Tracey Webb

Posted: August 13, 2010 Tags: , , , , , ,