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Archives for March 2011

March 11, 2011 ::

UG featured in new book on non-profit leverage

Urban Gateways is featured in the new book "The End of Fundraising: Raise More Money by Selling Your Impact"!

Why does it cost nonprofits on average $20 to raise $100, while it costs companies only $4? Simply put: Nonprofits have no leverage. No one has to make a donation. And since most donors have no direct stake in the organizations they support, they make donations out of the goodness of their hearts. If donors feel like writing a check, they will. If they don't, they won't. The End of Fundraising turns fundraising on its head, teaching nonprofits how to stop begging for charity and start selling impact.


March 4, 2011 ::

UG Gala Performer & Honoree featured on "All Things Considered"

Ella Jenkins, former Urban Gateways teaching artist and Urban Gateways 50th Anniversary Gala Honoree, was recently featured on NPR’s All Things Considered.  Jenkins, often referred to as the first lady of Children’s music, is credited with starting the Urban Gateways Children’s Choir during her tenure as a teaching artist. Ella’s passion for children and music have earned her a Grammy nomination and recognition from the Smithsonian.

Hear Ella Jenkins’ feature on All Things Considered>>