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They Glow, Then Go
What Does It Really Mean to Be a Gala Honoree? I believe in galas, although I understand perfectly well why many fundraisers have complicated feelings about them. They are expensive, consume an extraordinary amount of staff time and have a peculiar ability to turn otherwise rational people into experts on flowers, table linens and whether twelve people can comfortably sit at a table designed for ten. Still, I believe they can be extraordinarily valuable. A good gala does much
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They Glow, Then Go
What Does It Really Mean to Be a Gala Honoree? I believe in galas, although I understand perfectly well why many fundraisers have complicated feelings about them. They are expensive, consume an extraordinary amount of staff time and have a peculiar ability to turn otherwise rational people into experts on flowers, table linens and whether twelve people can comfortably sit at a table designed for ten. Still, I believe they can be extraordinarily valuable. A good gala does much
Can I Fulfill My Pledge Through a Donor-Advised Fund?
Can a donor use a DAF to fulfill a pledge? Here’s what IRS guidance says, why sponsor policies may be stricter, and how charities should handle acknowledgment letters.
What Boards Should Ask About Cash, Not Just the Budget
A budget can look balanced while cash is getting tight. Boards that focus only on budget-to-actual reports may miss the timing gaps, restrictions, and liquidity pressures that put real strain on an organization.
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