Michael Rosen Says...
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Michael Rosen Says… will focus primarily on issues related to civil society. Specifically on issues related to fundraising, nonprofit management, and philanthropy. Michael J. Rosen is President of ML Innovations, Inc., a fundraising and marketing consulting firm serving nonprofit organizations and the companies that assist them.
Michael Rosen Says...
1y ago
The above quote from Sir Winston Churchill is great advice for our time as we strive to cope with: Now, I’m teaming up with highly-regarded fundraising consultants Skystone Partners to provide insights into the current philanthropic environment, helpful tips for nonprofit organization, and answers to your questions. Join host Elizabeth Kohler Knuppel, Skystone CEO; Bill ..read more
Michael Rosen Says...
2y ago
There’s no doubt. Nonprofit organizations face fundraising challenges that they have not seen for decades. Nevertheless, opportunities remain even as the latest economic news has not been good: Consumer Sentiment: The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for March 2022 reveals that consumer confidence has plummeted 25.5 percentage points compared with March 2021. At 59.4 ..read more
Michael Rosen Says...
2y ago
I’m back! It’s been several months since I’ve written a blog post. I’ve been tending to some health issues during that time. I’ll explain more in a moment. First, I want to mark the occasion of my return to blogging with two special, FREE offers for you: “On Giving” – Skystone Partners Webcast: I invite ..read more
Michael Rosen Says...
3y ago
The results are in. Everybody can be a winner! Let me explain. The Los Angeles Council of Charitable Gift Planners is hosting the Western Regional Planned Giving Conference from May 25 to 27, 2021, with The Stelter Company as presenting sponsor. Cari Jackson Lewis and Kimberley Valentine, Conference Co-chairs, have done a stellar job putting ..read more
Michael Rosen Says...
3y ago
The American Council on Gift Annuities has announced suggested maximum rates for Charitable Gift Annuities. The ACGA Board approved the new rate tables at its meeting on April 26, 2021. The new rates remain unchanged from the existing rates. ACGA issued the following statement: As part of a continuous monitoring process, the ACGA Board held ..read more
Michael Rosen Says...
3y ago
It’s almost here! From May 25 to 27, you have an opportunity to learn about planned giving from a diverse group of leading experts. Even better, I’m giving you the chance to become one of three lucky people to win FREE virtual access to: Los Angeles Council of Gift Planners — Western Regional Planned Giving ..read more
Michael Rosen Says...
3y ago
There is no easy way to say it. Simone P. Joyaux, ACFRE, Adv Dip, FAFP, CPP died Sunday, May 2, following a devastating stroke on April 29. Simone, 72, had been diagnosed 14 months prior with cerebral amyloid angiopathy. She is survived by Tom Ahern, her life partner (her preferred term for her husband since ..read more
Michael Rosen Says...
3y ago
I knew him for decades. He profoundly affected my life. Whether you know it or not, he affected your life, too. He dramatically changed the way nonprofit organizations approach fundraising. And he did so much more. Unfortunately, we all experienced a loss when William P. Freyd, 87, passed away on August 20, 2020, following a ..read more
Michael Rosen Says...
3y ago
One out of ten children will be sexually abused by the age of 18 in the US. What does that have to do with nonprofit management or fundraising? Absolutely nothing. So, why am I mentioning it? I’m sharing that alarming statistic with you as part of a continuing tradition here at Michael Rosen Says… Each ..read more
Michael Rosen Says...
3y ago
The COVID-19 pandemic is not the first big challenge we have faced, collectively or individually. Today, it is not the only challenge that confronts each of us. When confronted with difficulties, it’s easy for us to experience frustration and stress. We can even lose our will to continue to move forward. We can doubt ourselves ..read more