by Denver Frederick | Sep 10, 2024 | Blog
Lydia Fenet, the world’s leading charity auctioneer, shares her expertise on maximizing fundraising impact through effective auctioneering. She highlights the importance of confidence, timing, and audience engagement, advocating for personalized auctions tailored to the specific cause. Lydia also reveals how strategic use of silence can prompt bidding, emphasizing that careful planning and a wellexecuted approach are key to transforming a good auction into a successful one.
by Denver Frederick | Aug 9, 2024 | Blog
As the CEO and co-founder of CodePath, Michael Ellison is on a mission to revolutionize higher education and create a more diverse generation of tech leaders. His journey to this point has been shaped by personal experiences and a deep understanding of the challenges facing underrepresented students in the tech industry.
by Denver Frederick | Aug 9, 2024 | Blog
Airbnb.org is a nonprofit that provides emergency housing for people displaced by crises worldwide. Founded after Hurricane Sandy in 2012, it has housed over 220,000 people in 134 countries. Executive Director Christoph Gorder discusses their challenges and successes, including housing 130,000 Ukrainian refugees. The organization partners with over 100 groups globally to assist vulnerable cases. Its funding combines host generosity and public donations, with Airbnb covering operating costs. Gorder aims for Airbnb.org to become the primary platform for temporary emergency housing, leveraging Airbnb’s community of 5 million hosts and 100 million guests for humanitarian purposes.
by Denver Frederick | Jun 25, 2024 | Blog
The successful CEO transition at ideas42 from Josh Wright to Bridgette Gray highlights the importance of thoughtful planning, mutual trust, and shared organizational values. Josh’s timely decision ensured a smooth handover, aided by meticulous succession planning and clear stakeholder communication. Bridgette, drawn by the organization’s holistic approach and strong track record, embraces her role with plans for revenue diversification and innovation. Their collaboration underscores the need for humility, genuine care, and ego-free leadership, offering valuable lessons for other nonprofits.
by Denver Frederick | Jun 21, 2024 | Blog
Nigel Sylvester and Tasia McLeod of the Nigel Sylvester Foundation focus on empowering underserved youth through bicycles and financial literacy. Nigel’s journey from discovering BMX in his grandmother’s driveway to becoming a global influencer through digital platforms illustrates his dedication and innovative spirit. The foundation, inspired by his mother’s example of community service, runs key programs like Switching Gears and Financial Literacy. Despite challenges like funding and finding instructors, their efforts continue to make significant impacts, with future plans to expand both domestically and internationally.
by Denver Frederick | Jun 18, 2024 | Blog
Adam Nash, co-founder of Daffy (Donor-Advised Fund for You), is transforming philanthropy by making charitable giving accessible to everyone through an innovative app. Daffy simplifies the donoradvised fund (DAF) process, enabling users to set aside money for charity, receive immediate tax deductions, and donate easily to any U.S. legal charity. Nash counters criticisms of DAFs by showcasing their potential to boost regular giving and emphasizes the importance of technology in linking nonprofits with donors. Drawing on his extensive tech industry experience, Nash aims to build a community that promotes generosity and enhances donor engagement.
