“Teacher, may I have two packs of crayons?”
I am not a teacher, but there was no way I was going to correct the excited 5-year-old boy who was in line at one of our seven annual Supplies for Scholars events. His enthusiasm was contagious as he prepared to start school, and moments like that are what make this program so special. This […]
How Nonprofits Can Track Real Change
What Is Impact Measurement? Impact measurement is the process of collecting data based on clearly defined metrics aligned with a nonprofit’s mission and goals. It is not the same as counting activities. Outputs like meals served or workshops held are important, but they don’t explain whether someone’s life changed because of those services. True impact […]
Vision, Hope, and Healing: Franklin County’s New Crisis Care Center
What a difference vision makes. In 2022, the Columbus Dispatch Editorial Board cited bleak statistics – Ohio ranked 38th in the nation for higher prevalence of adults with mental illness yet lower rates of access to care; and that 21% of Franklin County residents had a mental health emergency once a year. Combined with the […]
Meet the Mollard Consulting Team! — Part Two
Are you ready to meet the rest of the Mollard Consulting team? Last month, you met half of our team members, Kerri Mollard, Lindsey Steinberg, Karen Days, Lauryn Pitroff, and Colleen Speer. Today, you will meet Irina Ursu, Kelley Morris, Meghan Frolo, Taylor Gloyd, and Lacie Wood. Read on to learn about these amazing women, […]
12 Campaign Beliefs
We have learned a set of truths while working on capital campaigns. We created our 12 Campaign Beliefs to document these truths. As we continue to help clients navigate the campaign process, especially during a challenging year, we are reminded of their relevance and importance. The number of capital campaigns will increase exponentially as the […]
Nonprofit Giving Guide
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Remembering Loann Crane.
This week, hundreds of people gathered to honor and celebrate Loann Crane’s life. She was a champion, advocate, philanthropist, feminist, art collector, entrepreneur, school board member, and trail blazer in addition to being a mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, and mentor to all who loved her. As her daughter, Tanny, said, “She was a force.” Loann’s […]