November 10, 2025

Gail Awan And The Future of Charity in The Carolinas

I spent the weekend reflecting on charity here in the Carolinas. I found myself wondering, who’s next? Who will take up the mantle? Who will carry the baton forward? My thoughts turned to Gail Awan. Gail is that rare person who puts you at ease the moment you meet her. For those of us who have the privilege to watch her work, her life is a continual act of service. She seeks […]
April 13, 2025

Major Donors Give Big During Recessions

Major donors have a history of stepping up their giving when economic storms arrive. It seems counterintuitive – if markets are down and uncertainty is up, why would wealthy philanthropists give even more? The answer lies in a potent mix of financial resilience, strategic opportunity, and data-driven confidence. Even in a recession, high-net-worth donors remain equipped and empowered to be generous. They understand that economic downturns, while challenging, are also cycles rich […]
December 17, 2024

Book Review: Major Gifts Ramp-Up THE MOVEMENT

Book Review: Major Gifts Ramp-Up THE MOVEMENT is fundraising veteran Jacque Daley-Perrin’s take on Joanne Oppelt and Jimmy LaRose’s new book Major Gifts Ramp-Up: Money is Oxygen, Without It, Charities Can’t Breathe. Perrin is a senior fundraising counselor with Development Systems International. Here’s what she has to share: When I first opened Major Gifts Ramp-Up: Money Is Oxygen—Without It, Charities Can’t Breathe, I wasn’t expecting just another fundraising book—I was seeking a […]
September 22, 2024

ChatGPT’s take on Jimmy LaRose – Nonprofit Uses AI to Write, Design & Research

ChatGPT’s take on Jimmy LaRose – Nonprofit Uses AI to Write, Design & Research describes a recent experience NANOE’s senior editors had using ChatGPT. They were blown out of the water. Simply put, ChatGPT knocked it out of the park. Here’s what these team of nonprofit experts experienced. My name is Gabe Lowe and I’ve been responsible for product development for the James P. LaRose companies for over 20 years. It’s been […]