Tag: nonprofit organizations

Apr
2

Leadership Lessons for Challenging Times

Filed Under: Social Benefit Economy - Posted @ 3:13pm

It’s never easy to lead a nonprofit. But right now, nonprofits are facing incredible challenges that threaten to undo all the great work they’ve achieved to build a thriving community.   The actions and practices that support success in the nonprofit sector aren’t obvious. In fact, sometimes the best move is the opposite of what > Continue Reading

Jan
16

Flexible Funding Makes the Magic Happen Sooner 

Filed Under: Social Benefit Economy - Posted @ 12:33pm

At a time when more people than ever are accessing food banks, a larger warehouse will expand Emergency Food Network’s (EFN) ability to distribute food to Pierce County people in need. However, financing the capital project meant overcoming barriers nonprofits face to flexible funding. A pilot bridge loan program from Elevate Health and Greater Tacoma > Continue Reading

Oct
10

Threading the Needle: Donating Business Interests to Charity 

Filed Under: Philanthropy,Professional Advisors,Strengthening Pierce County,Vibrant Community - Posted @ 8:49am

  Because business owners are focused on the growth and success of their business, they may not have philanthropy on their radar right away. However, if they decide to sell their business, they have an opportunity to make a major impact for the causes and organizations in their community that matter to them.   Often referred > Continue Reading

Nov
14

New Youth Philanthropy Board Members Excited To Work On Community Issues Together

Filed Under: Youth Philanthropy Board - Posted @ 3:22pm

18 Pierce County youth leaders joined Greater Tacoma Community Foundation’s 2019-20 Youth Philanthropy Board (YPB) cohort on October 23, 2019. Representing six local high schools and three colleges, a common theme for all members is a dedication to giving back to the community that gave them opportunities to succeed.   “When you have a community > Continue Reading