Its women’s history month and time to highlight women’s role as philanthropists and fundraisers. We are the grandmother putting money in her granddaughter’s pocket as she heads off to college. We are presidents and CEOs of regional and national foundations. We give as individuals, and we give collectively through women’s foundations and giving circles…
Fundraising for the arts can be a challenge. It’s one thing to create a show, it’s another thing to secure the resources required to produce it. That’s where Brown’s vision and determined optimism made a difference. After getting his 75th “no” he didn’t give up. Number 76 was…
The results? “Requesting donations in the way of services, we quickly landed a sponsorship from Hyatt who made a donation in the form of “discounted” room prices; and in the world of expensive hotel rates of downtown Manhattan, this was a big win. Now, the price of lodging during the concert event was more within reasonable reach for our average choir member”
Loyalty to the leader reaches its highest peak when the follower has personally grown through the mentorship of the leader. Why? Because you win people’s heart by helping them grow personally. The impact of Beverly Robertson, outgoing president of the National Civil Rights Museum.
Women under 40 take charge….Young Women Philanthropists in Memphis TN are busy helping to create the city they want to live and work in. Learn more about these inspiring, diverse women and their upcoming Modern Day Woman Conference.
Focused and intense, Dr. Wesley McClure transformed Lane College – assuming the presidency when the college was truly struggling. Believing in the “power of potential” he opened the doors to the college and held students to a high standard.
To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heavens. Do you know your purpose and season?
African American corporate executives can serve as executive coaches and mentors to presidents and chancellors of HBCUs.
If your community is not served by a state veterans home, enlist the support of vets and community leaders to explore the feasibility of raising funds and securing land to build one.
The African American museums and cultural institutions that have emerged across the United States are a testimony to perseverance. We have fought for our institutions; we now need to strategically ensure their survival and growth.
