Foundation Trends for 2026
It’s hard to believe that another year has gone. As we look to our new year, I wanted to share some of the trends that are predicted for Foundation giving for 2026. It’s not hard to guess that one of […]
Category: Relationships
Take Stock in Children Mentoring Begins in September
It’s back to school time and for Mercy Lab Foundation, that means several of our partners will be working with students again after breaking for the summer. Our partners at Take Stock in Children have been in school for a […]
Mentoring Makes a Difference
Mentoring is a serious commitment. It takes a lot of planning, oftentimes research, lots of listening, sometimes some frustration, but I want to make a case here briefly that it’s worth it. Here are a few statistics that may help […]
Dying To Serve Tour– A Bitter/Sweet Endeavor
Doug Ruch, a 55 year old man from San Antonio, Texas, is on a mission that he calls the “Dying to Serve Tour.” It’s definitely a bitter/sweet story because it all started when Ruch was told by his doctors that […]
Adventure Racing Through a Hurricane
Adventure racing is definitely for people who are not only physically strong, but also who are mentally tough. This past year’s Adventure Race was quite an ordeal. The Adventure Racing Association’s National Championships took place in September in West Virginia’s […]
North Carolina Woman Links Hurricane Helene Victims with Amazon Wishlist Donors
It has been almost three months now that Hurricane Helene’s damaging wind and flood waters swept through Western North Carolina. Currently, there are hundreds of people living in tents and temporary housing while they wait for repairs and new construction […]
Responsible Giving that Benefits Both Parties
While there isn’t a universal “standard practice” for nonprofits to research before giving donations, there are definitely best practices to ensure responsible giving that benefits both parties. Here’s a guide to keep in mind: Understanding the Other Nonprofit’s Needs: Mission […]
Best Practices for Private Non-Profit Foundations to Build Strong Partnerships
Here are some best practices for private non-profit foundations to build strong partnerships with other organizations: Before the Partnership: Shared Mission and Values: Identify potential partners whose missions and values align with your foundation’s goals. This creates a strong foundation […]
Chinese American Family Donates $5 Million Dollars in Honor of Black Family Who Rented to Them in the 1930s
In the 1930s, there were some racists laws that excluded certain people from renting places to live. At that time in Coronado, California, a man who was born into slavery in Kentucky named Gus Thompson, rented a house to the […]
What Mentoring Has Taught Me
What Mentoring Has Taught Me I have been a mentor for 6 years for the uniquely Florida organization called Take Stock in Children. It requires me to mentor a high school student who may be considered at-risk or one who […]