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NPcatalyst adds client to bolster business and nonprofit growth

by peteLatest News January 18, 2012January 18, 2012No Comments

We’re ecstatic to announce the addition of Viking Capital Management to the NPcatalyst family of corporate clients. Based in Westlake Village, California, Viking offers its clients the utmost in service, cash flow, and cost saving solutions. The NPcatalyst team is providing creative strategies and active management services for the company’s Viking Cares program. The …

Conducting a study on the relationship between Greek Life and philanthropy

by peteLatest News December 15, 2011December 15, 2011No Comments

The NPcatalyst team is targeting leaders on our college campuses to conduct a study on Greek Life and its impact on philanthropy. As past members and proponents of fraternity and sorority life, we’re seeking input from Greek Life advisors and campus leaders in three primary areas: chapter philanthropy, alumni/ae relations, and fundraising. The study …

Nonprofit wish lists can be an opportunistic resource

by peteLatest News November 24, 2011November 24, 2011No Comments

It seems that most nonprofits have more needs than they have resources to fill. By creating a “wish list”, organizations present donors, volunteers, and prospects with specific ways they can engage. Typically, some items on a wish list can be fulfilled with a monetary gift, but most are usually items that are needed. According …

Meeting the needs of local philanthropy

by peteLatest News November 16, 2011November 16, 2011No Comments

NPcatalyst was created and designed to meet the needs of philanthropy in local communities. The company spawned from a consulting firm, Parker Development Services, which worked with select non-profit organizations on their fund development models. To follow a strong desire to help many charities and, at the same time, help businesses and individuals become more …

Giving by fraternity and sorority alumni

by peteLatest News November 15, 2011December 15, 2011No Comments

Do more Greek alumni support their universities than their non-Greek counterparts? A research study conducted by the Center for Advanced Social Research at the University of Missouri showed that men and women who have had a Greek experience are far more likely to actively volunteer and participate in community activities. They are significantly more active in their …

Charitable resource for small business owners

by peteLatest News October 30, 2011November 18, 2011No Comments

As we’ve been working with local businesses on their community engagement, we’ve found that small business owners wish they could be more philanthropic. However, they face a number of challenges, no doubt beginning with time and financial resources, which prevent them from creating much of a storm in their giving. What we’ve learned is …

Community Catalyst Charitable Fund launched

by peteLatest News October 23, 2011November 18, 2011No Comments

For immediate release Small businesses to make large community splash RENO – In an effort to stimulate the local economy and meet vital community needs, Reno-based NPcatalyst has created the Community Catalyst Charitable Fund for small businesses. Companies with annual revenues less than $500,000 will bind together to meet specific charitable initiatives and …

1% – small number, big community impact

by peteLatest News October 17, 2011November 18, 2011No Comments

Generosity helps solve problems, by creating opportunities to do things in new ways, for the greater good. We want to celebrate generosity, so that more people will support the causes they care about and the organizations which carry out the great work…and feel satisfied about doing it. We believe that philanthropy is driven by …

CARE Chest of Sierra Nevada

by peteOpen Board Positions October 6, 2011No Comments

Name of Organization Leader: Patti Meals, Executive Director Contact’s Phone Number: (775) 829-2273 Email of the leader: pmeals@carechest.com Organization Website: http://www.carechest.org Identify your leadership needs Skills-based volunteer Event committee member Program committee member Tweet

Northern Nevada American Red Cross

by peteOpen Board Positions October 5, 2011October 5, 2011No Comments

Name of Organization Leader: Bram Buckley, Board Member Contact’s Phone Number: (775) 750-5073 Email of the leader: bbuckley@lee-associates.com Organization Website: http://www.nevada.redcross.org/ Identify your leadership needs: Board committee member Skills-based volunteer Board committee(s): All board members are fundraising volunteers as well as the other skill sets they possess, but the following committees need assistance: …