Thread Journal
The Future Is Bright
It’s Valentine’s Day 2018 and my heart is breaking. I’m at my computer, it’s the early afternoon and my social media feeds begins to flood with the horrible news: another school shooting and mass murder, this time at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSD) in Parkland,
Loree Lipstein
April 10, 2018Smiles Required
“Touch base in some way at least once a quarter and smile when you’re talking on the phone, even if you’re just leaving a message. It’s all about relationships and well-tended ones often yield exciting results!”
Thread: Why did you choose development/fundraising as your profession?
Loree Lipstein
April 9, 2018“Gerbil Clippings:” My Favorite Fundraising and Nonprofit Reading
“Gerbil clippings” are random articles and postings I missed on my own but am absolutely thrilled to read. My mother and I coined the term, as she has a long history of sending me unexpected articles from a motley variety of publications – think The Economist,
Loree Lipstein
March 7, 2018Take a Victory Lap, Not a Sprint
When Thread began working with EarthEcho, its primary funding source was corporate partnerships, followed by foundations. EarthEcho sought to continue growing these important relationships while also building a more robust individual giving program that would take advantage of the immense support individuals offer every year to nonprofits in America [as demonstrated by GivingUSA’s annual analysis].
Loree Lipstein
January 31, 2018Falling Into a Great Fit
“In my opinion, having people there who have your back while you grow as a professional is priceless.“
Thread: Why did you choose development/fundraising as your profession?
William: I’m not sure I would say that I “chose” development,
Loree Lipstein
January 31, 20183 Tips for Nonprofit Startups Looking for Funding
A March 8, 2014 New York Times article highlighted the rapid growth of the nonprofit sector, citing an Urban League study that determined that during the 10-year period between 2001 – 2011, the number of nonprofits in the US grew 25%,
Loree Lipstein
June 13, 2016Tying Everything Together
A trademark (a.k.a. “logo”) is the symbol by which an organization represents itself. While the foundation of successful brand identity often starts with a simple graphic element, it derives meaning from the principles that inspire it, becoming more than the sum of its parts.
