Social Impact Advisory Meeting, October 2024 Dr. Renee Rubin Ross (Panelist), founder of The Ross Collective Dr. Joseph Griffin (Panelist), Executive Director of Youth ALIVE! Dr. Benisa Berry, (Panelist), Organizational Consultant, DEI Strategist, Facilitator, Trainer, and Mediator At our monthly Social Impact Advisory Group Read More
Ways to Improve Your Nonprofit’s Cyber Security Strategy
Social Impact Advisory Meeting, September 2024 Mark Van Slambrook (Panelist), document management at The Swenson Group Julia Arant (Moderator), Partner with Nava BenefitsAt our monthly Social Impact Advisory Group meeting, we wanted to explore ways to improve your nonprofit’s cyber security strategy. We invited moderator Julia Arant and panelist Mark Van Read More
Does Your Endowment Advisor Align with Your Nonprofit’s Mission?
In the heart of every community-focused nonprofit lies a mission that shapes its financial decisions. For nonprofits with endowments, the additional task is to find an endowment advisor that produces results for your investments and your overall mission. This choice will determine if you’ve found a partner whose ethos resonates with the core values of the nonprofit and its community. As stewards of substantial Read More
How public policy informs nonprofits
Social Impact Advisory Meeting, August 2024 Tracey Edwards-Moore, (Panelist), leadership and JEDI: justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. Rich Harrison (Panelist), CEO for Lighthouse Community Public Schools Mira Weinstein, (Moderator), Organizer in chief at Organizing to Win.At our monthly Social Impact Read More
Business-Nonprofit Partnerships
Social Impact Advisory Meeting, July 2024 Adimika Meadows Arthur (Panelist), Founding Executive Director of Health Tech for Medicaid. Ben Brittingham (Panelist), CEO of Bedrock Branding Blase Bova (Panelist), Executive director of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County Dale Marie Golden Read More
Hybrid and Remote Work: Impacts on Nonprofits
Social Impact Advisory Meeting, June 2024 Shana Peete (Panelist), CEO of Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN). Becky Barton (Panelist), Leader at People415 Grainger Marburg (Moderator)At our monthly Social Impact Advisory Group meeting, we wanted to explore the opportunities and implications for Nonprofits who have Read More
A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: 501(c)3 management
The latest episode of "A Modern Nonprofit Podcast" features Maya Tussing, a financial professional and co-founder of Fairlight Advisors, who specializes in investing for nonprofit organizations. Maya and her team are dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations manage their investments effectively. In this episode, Maya shares valuable insights on various financial topics crucial for nonprofits, from understanding Read More
How to Use Data To Advance Fundraising
Social Impact Advisory Meeting, May 2024 Kelly McGeehan (Panelist), Principal Consultant of Conduit Philanthropic Intelligence Partner Donalda Watson-Walkinshaw (Panelist), Director of Fundraising Operations for Fistula Foundation Solomon Belette (Moderator) At our monthly Social Impact Advisory Group Meeting, we wanted to Read More
Important Questions to Answer Before Establishing an Endowment
Establishing an endowment fund is a significant goal for any nonprofit organization. A successfully managed endowment often leads to long-term financial health and mission fulfillment. An endowment acts as a financial safety net, enabling nonprofits to weather economic fluctuations and invest in their future. However, that doesn’t mean that every nonprofit should automatically endeavor to establish one. To set this Read More
Could Nonprofits Be the Solution to 21st Century Woes?
Some 25 years ago while living and working in Germany, I distinctly remember a conversation I had with my language teacher. Looking to improve my German language skills by meeting and conversing with more locals, I asked her about finding a nonprofit in town where I could volunteer. She twisted up her face in a question. “Nonprofits? I think that’s more an American thing.” Indeed it is. According to Charities Aid Read More
