Celeste Carlson2 minStrategic Considerations Before Starting a NonprofitI recently spoke with a Financial Advisor whose client wanted to start a nonprofit. She suggested we discuss it, but I warned her that...
Celeste Carlson12 minMarketing Strategies for Small Businesses and Nonprofits: An Interview with Brooke ThiesFriends! I appreciate your patience regarding this blog post. Gotta love technology! I recently met with Brooke Thies to discuss how...
Celeste Carlson4 minUnderstanding Fiscal Sponsorship: A Pathway to Success for Startup NonprofitsHas anyone ever recommended that your nonprofit obtain a fiscal sponsor? Or have you seen that term in a grant application and wondered...
Celeste Carlson26 minCommunity Foundations and Private Foundations: A Comparative Analysis of Roles, Challenges, and Opportunities Community foundations and private foundations are integral components of the philanthropic landscape, each serving distinct purposes and...
Celeste Carlson3 minMaintaining Integrity in Grant Writing: A Client's Unethical ProposalThis morning my mentee talked with me about a gig she was offered. Here are the parameters the client suggested: Client needs $11,000 for...
Celeste Carlson7 minCurrent Trends in Giving: Who is Giving and How They Are Giving?Donor Demographics Philanthropic giving in the United States remains robust, with diverse demographics contributing to charitable causes....