She was born in Vietnam and was the oldest of four children. Her parents were secretly planning on escaping their volatile country. She remembers their father sneaking out at night to build the boat they would eventually use to escape. She recalls people in the...
PATRICIA MCMANUS LAWYER WHO PURSUED HER PASSION FOR FINE ART Patricia was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela where she earned her Law Degree. Although Patricia did not initially pursue her dream to become a fine artist in the beginning of her professional life, creativity has always...
When it comes to leadership in the nonprofit area, diversity is often viewed as an important asset. This is because nonprofits often work with a wide range of stakeholders, all of whom may have different needs and perspectives. A diverse leadership team can help ensure...
There is no question that female leadership is critical to the success of any organization, especially a nonprofit. Studies have shown that organizations with more gender diversity are more successful, both in terms of their bottom line and in terms of their ability to attract...
Much of your success in fundraising relies on providing donors with a seamless experience. And in this digitally transformed world, that means leveraging technology that most people have already adopted, such as the internet, mobile capabilities, email, smart interfaces, and digital platforms. Optimizing digital fundraising...
I am a second-generation Phoenician from a very blended family. I am the only girl among four brothers with different sets of parents. That says a lot right there! My parents divorced when I was twelve, and that changed my whole perspective on life; my...
As we've entered into February, we're celebrating women we're grateful for that fill the community with love! Meet Erika Wolf, author and advocate for empowering women and girls, who shared her story with us! "When I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in December 2014,...
As a nonprofit leader, you understand that engaging and retaining your donors is key to the success of your mission. Therefore, it’s essential to ensure that your donors not only appreciate your mission but also fall in love with it and become lifelong supporters of...
The success of any nonprofit organization is influenced by its volunteers. It’s estimated that volunteers contribute nearly $200 billion in value to U.S. communities, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and AmeriCorps. With the help of these dedicated individuals, a nonprofit...
As a nonprofit leader, you understand that any organization's success depends upon its employees' hard work and dedication. For this reason, nonprofits must create a flexible work environment conducive to productivity and community. This will significantly affect employee morale, job satisfaction, and your organization's success....