Last week Robert “Bobby” McDonald, a member of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors, talked with us about community college trends. This week he discusses the importance of fundraising by community colleges. Saad & Shaw – Why do community colleges need to engage in fundraising? McDonald –In 2008, California’s Community Colleges made history, when
Community colleges play a vital role in educating people of all ages across our country. Enrollments are increasing as people look to gain new skills in our changing and challenging economy. Those seeking a four year degree are often beginning their educations at their local community college. They know they can receive quality education
Having worked with hundreds of board members in all kinds of organizations we really understand the challenges that board members face in their fundraising efforts. So we sought the guidance of Maricar Boyle, MPA and Assistant Director of Corporate and Private Foundation Relations at Children’s Hospital and Research Center Foundation. Boyle is a fundraising professional
Having worked with hundreds of board members in all kinds of organizations we really understand the challenges that board members face in their fundraising efforts. So we sought the guidance of Maricar Boyle, MPA and Assistant Director of Corporate and Private Foundation Relations at Children’s Hospital and Research Center Foundation. Boyle is a fundraising professional
The San Francisco Bay Area lost an icon and hero last month when we lost Dr. George Davis. Dr. Davis was a true visionary, a community leader, renowned gerontologist, minister, soul food connoisseur, sports fanatic, and devoted husband. First there are his many worldly accomplishments: He led San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Center for
The San Francisco Bay Area lost an icon and hero last month when we lost Dr. George Davis. Dr. Davis was a true visionary, a community leader, renowned gerontologist, minister, soul food connoisseur, sports fanatic, and devoted husband. First there are his many worldly accomplishments: He led San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Center for
So often we are asked “how do I find people who want to support our organization?” There are many answers to the question. One way is to engage in donor research. To cut through the mystery around “donor research” we talked with Kevin Burns recently and asked him some questions on your behalf. Kevin is
Writing grants is a major source of revenue for many non-profits. However, writing the proposal is only one part of the process. We asked Patrick Heryford, the director of corporate and foundation relations for the YMCA of San Francisco to share his experience. Saad & Shaw: You mentioned that there is so much more to
“All that I am and ever hope to be I owe to my family and to Howard University, an HBCU” – James H. Mayo II We recently talked with James Mayo, Western Regional Vice President for the United Negro College Fund about the role of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Here is some of
Here are five sites for you to visit as you prepare to give in support of relief for Haiti. Take a look. Give now. Give a month from now. Give again in six months.
