by Elliot Levin, PRG President & Founder PRG recently served as capital campaign counsel to the largest, successful campaign in recent Sonoma County history – the $48 million Caritas Center, developed by Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa – that brings hope and a new start to homeless families and individuals through a comprehensive mix of […]
Important Lessons from the Front Lines of a Capital Campaign Read More »
by Andy Eber, PRG Senior Associate Many nonprofits are just beginning a new fiscal year. Agency leaders are navigating the ever-changing COVID landscape and having survived the worst (we hope) of the pandemic, everyone is acutely aware of the need for financial reserves and revenue stability. It may seem counterintuitive that, in the midst of
A Planned Giving Program is More Relevant Than Ever Read More »
Contributed by Melissa Irish, PRG Managing Associate We don’t have a groundhog to tell us if it’s time to hibernate for another 6 weeks or if the promise of spring and new beginnings has arrived. Are donors ready to invest in an organization’s capital or major one-time needs? Here are some indicators to help you
Contemplating a New or Revived Capital Campaign? Timing is Everything… Read More »
Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) was founded in 1971 to provide a constructive alternative to juvenile hall for runaway and at-risk youth. Their formula incorporates three pillars: housing, counseling and career. This month’s HERO is Dawnn Montgomery, a Career Services Specialist + Housing for SAY. She has worked for the non-profit agency based in Santa
Providing Youth Advocacy and Career Services during COVID Read More »
Contributed by Melissa Irish, PRG Managing Associate I can’t count how many times colleagues and clients have come to us with the presenting problem of needing to raise more money – often lots more – but can’t articulate why. To call us to ask for help makes sense, we ARE fundraising counsel but before we
When “Because I Said So” Just Isn’t Enough Read More »
COTS One of the most basic and vital human needs is having food to eat. In 2020, food insecurity was on the rise for many in the Bay Area, especially for the homeless and those precariously housed. One organization knows this more than most. For 32 years, the Committee on the Shelterless, COTS, based in
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Contributed by Melissa Irish, PRG Managing Associate Most of us, especially those over 35, became fundraisers by accident. We may have worked for human rights causes in college marching in the streets with signs of protest, served abroad in third world countries administering basic health care, or led inner city youth on outdoor adventures to
Hungry, humble and hopeful – an ode to the fundraisers of 2020 Read More »
The East Bay Center for the Performing Arts (the “Center”) in Richmond, CA has long been a client of PRG. The Center provides access to the arts to over 4,000 kids ages 3 – 18 through instruction in dance, music, theater and digital arts. Historically, instruction is done in both in the schools in Richmond,
The Show Must Go On! Read More »
Contributed by Amira (Mira) Barger, MBA,CVA,CFRE, PRG Associate – Philanthropy & DEI “In the years I have been here, nice has not translated into upward mobility, pay equity, or new opportunities.” We are the “nice” sector. Nice nonprofits, made up of nice people, doing nice things and putting nice into the world. I’m sorry to
DEI – What is the Measure? Read More »
Contributed by Amira (Mira) Barger, MBA,CVA,CFRE, PRG Associate Consultant – Philanthropy & DEI Making nonprofit commitments and crafting ongoing actions towards diversity, equity and inclusion. “When you believe niceness disproves the presence of racism, it’s easy to start believing bigotry is rare, and that the label racist should be applied only to mean-spirited, intentional acts
