The Chronicle of Philanthropy and Bolder Giving are hosting a series of live online discussions with people that they deem to be some of the most interesting philanthropists in the world. This week featured a discussion with Jill Warren, a middle-class woman who, along with her husband, decided to contribute between 35 and 60 percent [...]
Recently, I participated in a board meeting for the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation hosted by the brand new Harbor History Museum in Gig Harbor, Washington. While there, I got a sneak peek inside this amazing new museum which is set to open its doors on September 18th! Here is a little preview: Share and [...]
The Boston Foundation and the Urban Institute just released a beta version of their new Massachusetts Nonprofit Database, an online tool to help nonprofits build their capacity. I poked around the database a bit and was really impressed with the breadth and depth of info and resources provided. “Shared goods and services” helps groups leverage [...]
There are some things that you hear that you never forget. Years ago, while on a tour of a local humane society I heard, “If it weren’t for the cats, we’d be out of business.” Such a comment is obviously provocative, so I inquired further. It turns out that at the time, dogs were very [...]
TAM is ready to launch a campaign! Want to join the team? The Collins Group is serving as their campaign counsel, so there will be fun all around. CAMPAIGN MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION ABOUT TACOMA ART MUSEUM Tacoma Art Museum is a public-spirited institution with nationally recognized exhibitions and innovative educational programs that attract tens of [...]
Turns out you need to do more than just have a Facebook page to capture the interest of younger donors. See what our very own Jim Hopper has to say on this subject — he’s the featured speaker on 501 Video’s Movie Monday this week. Way to go, Jim! Share and Enjoy:
The Center for High Impact Philanthropy is running a series on their blog called Youth Perspectives in Philanthropy, allowing members of the Jewish Youth Philanthropy Institute to answer the question, “What does philanthropy mean to you?” The series offers insight into the thoughts and motivations of young philanthropists – a hot topic that is often [...]
Highline Medical Center Foundation, a former client of The Collins Group, is seeking to fill the position of Executive Director. Applications are due June 22, 2010. Feel free to share with anyone that might be interested. Here’s the posting: Highline Medical Center’s comprehensive system of care includes two health care campuses, a state-of-the-art cancer center [...]
My family has been farming in the United States for nearly 200 years – but the last few decades seem to have taken a devastating toll on the American farmer. In my hometown, once-valuable farmland gave way to the blight of sprawl development – even worse is that the recent economic downturn has made bankruptcy [...]
The Collins Group is thrilled to welcome Jessica Levold as our new Project Coordinator. We received several applications for the position, but Jessica’s passion for nonprofit work is what made her stand out. Jessica holds a BA in Communications from the University of Washington and has served on the Board of the UW Association of [...]
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