Have you ever been about to ask for a major gift only to be warned about the carrot in the garden? It goes something like this: “Sure, you could ask them now. But it might be better to wait. You see, if you were to pull a carrot now, it might come up really small….
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Mar 25, 2024 at 10:20 am The justices will hear oral argument this morning in Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe and Harrow v. Department of Defense. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Monday…
It’s not just Trump that’s a problem for the country, but an entire party (and certainly all of its leaders) that has lost its senses. The post I’m Not A Democrat; I’m An Anti-Republican appeared first on Above the Law. #Democrat #AntiRepublican
The problems in higher education are well known. As costs rise and graduation rates stagnate, some wonder if college still holds the same value in 2024 as it did for previous generations. However, most of the young adults I work with at the Come to Believe Foundation — students who are first-generation, students who are…
Video evidence authentication has received a fair amount of treatment on this blog. The topic remains an area of practical significance given the prevalence of video evidence in criminal trials and how common it is for the prosecution’s case to hinge on the admission of video. We are increasingly a video-focused society. Between home security…
I recently heard author Andrea Waltz remind fundraisers to “go for no!” (That’s the name of her book too.) It’s a reminder that too often we give up before the donor has really made a decision. Reframing Failure She also shared the need for us to reframe the word “no.” When asking for money, too…
The startup ecosystem in Alberta has been growing rapidly since 2019. According to Start Alberta, a digital platform and gathering space for companies, founders, investors, and students, investment in Alberta-based startups has grown from $427 million in 2019, to an astounding $1.2 billion in both of 2022 and 2023. This reflects an expansion of almost…
CASE PREVIEW By Ronald Mann on Mar 25, 2024 at 11:16 am The justices will hear oral arguments in Connelly v. IRS on Wednesday. (Anthony Quintano via Flickr) After a hearing another high-profile dispute over abortion access, the justices will return to the bench on Wednesday to consider a routine practice in estate planning for…
In 2023, the Supreme Court was mired in ethics scandals. And it just might get worse! How’s that even possible, you might (rightly) ask? Well, you’ll recall one of the big problems was the revelations of the lavish gifts — frequently splashy luxe travel accommodations — members of the Supreme Court received and never disclosed…
Do you doubt the power of your, and your nonprofit’s, social media presence to be a powerful tool for connecting with supporters? Maybe you’ve maintained your brand across profiles and networks, regularly posted, and even used advertisements to reach new audiences. But now, it feels like you’ve hit the maximum value that your social presence…