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Research and transparency can increase charitable support

by peteFeatured, Latest News February 7, 2011November 18, 2011No Comments

Over the last five years, we’ve witnessed an interesting progression with donors and volunteers. As a result of charitable competition, economic forces, and electronic capacities, today’s donors are increasingly curious, analyze before acting, and desire greater connectivity. When donors consider non-profit organizations for their contributions, a number of factors come into play, including the donor’s …

Designing charitable media partnerships with local television network

by peteFeatured, Latest News January 21, 2011November 18, 2011No Comments

NPcatalyst has been engaged by Reno’s KOLO-TV to help position the network as a leader within the local non-profit community. We’re designing a campaign to provide local charities with outstanding television and online promotional opportunities. The award-winning television network will host a reception solely for non-profit leaders on Wednesday, January 26 at 1:30pm in the KOLO-TV production studio to describe the …

The finest year-end gift I’ve seen is…

by peteLatest News January 7, 2011February 17, 2011No Comments

…one that develops into a true, lifelong partnership. This involves the creation of a strong relationship with a non-profit organization that creates the impact that the donor had intended. I’m amazed each year at the many campaigns aimed at encouraging “year end” donations to charities. In my twenty-plus years as a non-profit leader, I’ve created …

The relationship of community leadership

by peteLatest News January 3, 2011February 17, 2011No Comments

I’m continually reminded that each person’s interest in volunteering is different. It’s different based on a number of factors, including such things as family upbringing personal surroundings, education, social status, employment, career path, age and personal/professional goals. Each one of us is different, yet we all share something in common…a better world. Midway through a …

2010 – An outstanding year for community contributions

by peteFeatured, Latest News December 22, 2010November 18, 2011No Comments

As a business, we are keenly focused on providing outstanding service to our clients. This is evidenced through great performance, satisfied clients and, most recently, launching a new business. We’re also dedicated to our families, proven by the smiles on our children’s faces and good times with friends. When it comes to our charitable contributions, …

NPcatalyst setting the standard in community engagement, charitable giving

by peteLatest News December 8, 2010February 17, 2011No Comments

NPcatalyst, L.L.C. setting the standard in community engagement NPcatalyst, L.L.C. (formerly Parker Development Services), a Reno-based firm, works with corporate and non-profit clients to achieve measured community-driven results. Services feature strategy development, charitable giving facilitation, and public awareness through a best practices-driven model. Passionate about the non-profit sector, managing partner, Pete Parker, believes active community …

What’s Your Philanthropic Footprint?

by peteLatest News July 7, 2010February 17, 2011No Comments

By Pete Parker Do you or your business follow a charitable giving “plan”, or similar strategy, to make donations of time and dollar to charitable organizations? If you do, is it working for you…for your business…for the community? Could you (or your business) be leveraging your giving to generate positive awareness, seek new customers, develop …

Volunteerism…A Great Sport

by peteLatest News May 24, 2009No Comments

Originally posted on 5/15/09 at http://parkerdevelopment.wordpress.com/2009/05/15/volunteerism-a-great-sport/. Volunteerism…A Great Sport I’m a sports fanatic, so am continually looking at the benefits of teamwork, strategy and “sports”manship and comparing it to the non-profit community. To me, there are a ton of similarities. The biggest, in my opinion, can be teamwork. Assembling a group of people, perhaps from …

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