Heads up, if you’re looking for a side job as you practice in Tennessee, selling weed probably isn’t it. It remains a crime to sell weed in Tennessee, as does moving large amounts of it. This goes double for any judges, looking to boost up their income — former judge Perry Stout is timely proof….
Here’s an important question: Did your last thank you note to a donor make your donor feel: JOYFUL to know their recent gift made a difference? ASSURED the gift they made was a wise investment? PROUD to be supporting such a worthwhile organization? Remember, a thank you note isn’t just a show of manners. It’s…
Dr. Karrie Dixon has been elected chancellor of North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Dr. Karrie Dixon“Being a part of this incredible community of scholars, innovators and leaders on the sloping hills and verdant green is a dream come true,” said Dixon. “NCCU embodies grit, innovation, leadership, purpose and legacy, and I am committed to building…
Summer programs are a time for extravagance. After surviving on fast food and coffee while poring over outlines, students finally have an opportunity to do some real work (err… real-ish work that the firm probably won’t bill) and revel in the elegance of high-rolling firm life. Michelin-star lunches! Baseball box seats! Flashing co-workers! One could…
Capital Campaign with a Porch Party Don’t just throw a porch party this summer. First, understand why a porch party is crucial to hitting your fundraising goals! Watch this 3-minute video for a personal example of how the Cape Fear Botanical Garden used a garden party to secure its fundraising goal before even launching its…
Monique LenoirMonique Lenoir has been appointed vice president of branding, marketing, and communications at the United Negro College Fund. She served as UNCF’s national director of communications. LeNoir holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Howard University and a master’s in public communications from American University. #MONIQUE #LENOIR #Diverse #Issues #Higher #Education
“Access to justice” conversations generally veer toward indigent clients unable to get a lawyer. And while that’s obviously the site of greatest need, skyrocketing legal expenses have created a mid-tier justice gap of lower-middle to middle-class clients who eschew important legal services because they can’t lay out the money. It’s a growing problem, but it’s…
Shawna YoungShawna Young has been named chief executive officer at Camelback Ventures. She held previous executive positions including at Scratch Foundation. Young holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Howard University, an MBA from MIT, and a master’s in science education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. #SHAWNA #YOUNG #Diverse #Issues #Higher…
Over the last 18 months or so, there’ve been a glut of story about the big-ticket gifts Supreme Court justices have received over the course of their tenure on the Court — without reporting them as per disclosure rules. It’s easy to miss the details of the lavish gifts and splashy luxe travel accommodations and…
Immigration is a top issue among voters ahead of the 2024 election season, according to professors at California State University, Northridge. Dr. Linda Alvarez, an associate professor of political science, and Dr. Axel Montepeque, an associate professor of modern and classical languages and literatures, noted that border security is increasingly a concern among voters as…