Danielle Irving
What is it About Pope Francis?
I am Catholic. And my faith is the single most important thing in my life. So, I must admit that I have been absolutely giddy this week as we welcomed our Holy Father to the U.S. However, one thing that has surprised me is how this man who is so revered by his Catholic followers seems to hav…
Read MoreAre You Celebrating Back to School?
Summer is winding down and kids are headed back to school. I’m seeing back to school flyers in the papers and first day of school pictures popping up all over my newsfeed on Facebook. So this got me thinking: What can we in the nonprofit sector learn from this Back to School season? He…
Read MoreHow Will You Declare Your Independence This Fourth of July?
I love the 4th of July! The cookouts, the family gatherings, and, of course, the fireworks! This year I’ve been thinking about the whole idea of independence and how that relates to the world of nonprofits. Here are four ways to consider declaring your independence at your organization…
Read MoreIs "Sales" a Dirty Word?
A friend introduced me to some skin care products not too long ago and I was completely blown away. I fell in love immediately with how my skin looked & felt. My friend then asked me if I’d be interested in selling them. My initial response was to recoil, as if I were touching a ho…
Read MoreHave Your Spring Cleaned Your Organization?
It’s that time. Everything is covered in a yellow blanket of pollen. Flowers are blooming. Short sleeved shirts are re-emerging. It finally feels like Spring! My husband is in Europe on business, so I’ve found myself doing some serious Spring Cleaning this week. I’ve gone t…
Read MoreFive Ways to Make 2015 the Best Year Ever
“Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one” –Brad Paisley Happy 2015! The above quote is one of my favorites. I love the beginning of a New Year. It’s a perfect time to reflect on the past year, the ups and the downs, and to plan for the …
Read MoreTop Ten Trick List for Fundraising Treats
I love Fall. I love everything about it. The changing leaves, cooler temperatures, hay rides. I love hot apple cider, harvest displays and pumpkin EVERYTHING! And then, of course, I love the holy grail of Fall: Halloween! I mean, what’s not to love about dressing up in costume, going d…
Read MoreHow the Ice Bucket Challenge Got It Right
Unless you are living under a rock, you are probably familiar with the ice bucket challenges that have been popping up all over the Internet in support of ALS. In case you just returned to the Earth from an extended time in outer space, let me re-cap this latest phenomenon: You post a video …
Read MoreDoes Your Organization Have a Culture of Philanthropy?
Attending a class several years ago, the professor asked each of us how many fundraisers were in our respective nonprofit organizations. I was a one person shop at Duke Catholic Center at that time so I answered “one." Answers varied from one to ten as we went around the room. The prof…
Read MoreWhat Can We Learn From World Cup Fever?
Danielle Irving is the Client Relations Specialist for Armstrong McGuire. Contact her at danielle@armstrongmcguire.com. I have a confession to make. I don’t like soccer. At all. Never have. I guess it’s not so much that I don’t like it as I’ve just never gotten into …
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