Chat GPT and the Nonprofit Sector
“You guys have really come up with somethin’. ” -Dr. Floyd, 2001 a Space Odyssey At the end of our team meeting today, Phill asked us to hold on so he could share something. “Ready to be blown away?” he asked. We all stared squarely into our video cameras. He shared his screen and […]
Executive Recruitment and Transition Planning
Executive Recruitment and transition planning is not always thought of together. I was speaking to a Fortune 100 company executive who after several years with the organization announced their retirement. I asked how the company was planning for this change in leadership. They responded, “That process was defined in the first 90 days of when […]
Malignant Melanoma Awareness Month: Carved Beauty
TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains photos of surgical results from Malignant Melanoma, which may trigger you to run to the dermatologist for a checkup. No, I am not sorry if it means one person is saved, please read on. It was just a little bit of a spot. It had been there since I slipped […]
Harvest Development Group Recruitment for Middlesex United Way President and CEO
We were honored to managed the recruitment for Middlesex United Way’s new President and CEO. Following a nationwide search, the Board of Directors named Shawonda Swain as their new President and CEO. We take a collaborative approach when working with our clients throughout each stage of the recruitment process. By meeting with key stakeholders we […]
Where Women Lead, Impact Follows @ Massachusetts Nonprofit Network
Where Women Lead, Impact Follows: How Women in Nonprofit Leadership can change the sector for good and how to get them there.
Scott Selig shares nonprofit knowledge and experience across the world!
Scott Selig, Harvest’s Vice President of Business Development had the privilege recently to share his nonprofit knowledge and experience across the world! Scott was invited to participate in meetings with members of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship program. The fellowship is a prestigious program enhancing leadership among international professionals, collaborating to address local and global […]
SHIFT: Meeting Corporate Philanthropy Where It’s Headed- Key Behaviors in Successful Corporate Partnerships
Key behaviors of successful NPO / Corporate partnerships Continuing our series on Corporate Philanthropy, we take a look at what the key behaviors are that we see in nonprofits who have developed partnerships that provide a strong, reliable and renewable revenue stream? 1. They all have a Personal Relationship with the company leaders: As a personal investment, […]
SHIFT: Meeting Corporate Philanthropy Where It’s Headed- Corporate Goals in Philanthropy
What do Companies want from their Corporate Giving? While a market presence and position is always a number one consideration for business, as they play out their social responsibility in the community, it isn’t necessarily the only factor behind their engagement. It’s important we are aware and respectful of all the driving interests, if we […]
C.R.I.B. Notes
C.R.I.B. Notes: 10 Steps critical to launching (or enhancing) a Comprehensive, Responsive, Integrated, Balanced fundraising program. More frequently, nonprofits are taking a step back and evaluating their fundraising programs. Philanthropy has become an essential income line for nonprofit organizations. No longer is it looked upon as an “Oh, and we have fundraising, whatever it brings […]
SHIFT: Meeting Corporate Philanthropy Where It’s Headed- Corporate Social Responsibility
What is Corporate Social Responsibility? And more importantly, why is it an important part of our conversation in discussing our relationship with corporate partners in philanthropy? The reality is that Corporate Social Responsibility is an emerging field. It is a very broad and evolving area of development for corporations and not for profits alike, a new terrain for which maps are […]