How to Get Involved in Your Community
America is a great nation because it is built from the ground up one community at a time. A local community can be a neighborhood in a major urban city or a small town in the middle of an agricultural state. Communities thrive and are deeply enriched when the...
How COVID is Changing Philanthropy
The COVID pandemic has changed our world. Everyone knows the pithy maxim that change is the only constant, but few realized that the localized epidemic in China could upend the entire world within a few months. COVID has created significant upheaval in personal lives,...
The Importance of Community Engagement
Community engagement is vital in promoting public engagement between individuals and businesses or governments. These constructive relationships are viable because they lead to sustainable and equitable life for people in the community. These are just a few of the...
Staying Connected with Your Community During COVID
One of the most challenging aspects of COVID-19 is social distancing and self-isolation. For those who are used to seeing coworkers every day, meeting with friends and engaging with their community, this period can bring about feelings of loneliness and depression....
Common Mistakes When Starting a Nonprofit
Passion and altruism are the underlying motivators for most nonprofits, but these two elements alone are not enough to make a new organization succeed. Starting a nonprofit is similar to any other business. Still, there are additional challenges faced by founders who...
Philanthropy Trends in 2020
Current and future trends in the charitable sector, both large and small, are deeply reflective of American society. After all, what happens in the world and in our country greatly affects the behavior of donors, which impacts non-profits. Political and societal...
How To Plan A Successful Fundraising Event
Fundraising efforts can yield a significant amount of money needed to help people and organizations in need. That said, employing specific planning strategies might increase the profitability of such events. The most optimal fundraising gatherings might be organized...
How to Give Back to Your Community This Christmas Season
The hustle and bustle of the holidays often make it difficult to slow down enough to think about our communities. This Christmas season, why not give back by investing your time and effort in those around you? Host a Fundraiser Fundraisers are a great way to give...
About Snider Hockey
Snider Hockey is a non-profit that uses hockey programs to educate and empower under-resourced youth in Philadelphia. Their goal is to help these young citizens succeed in the game of life and unite their communities. The group serves over 3,000 inner-city children...
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