Kelly Harris on SIVAD Radio! - by Todd Schnick on January 27th, 2012

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Kelly Harris, CEO of Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley, joined us yesterday on SIVAD Radio.

Kelly has worked in the nonprofit space for over 25 years. The mission of Gilda’s Club is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are not alone, empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. You can learn more about Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley here. And learn about how to make a critical contribution here.

On the show, we discussed the following highlights:

1. The challenges of operating, marketing, and funding a non-profit in today’s economic struggles.

2. As with all non-profits, we discussed how to stay competitive in today’s very challenging and competitive fundraising environment.

3. We discuss the similarities between non-profits and running a business, and the similarities between nonprofits and entrepreneurial ventures.

4. Kelly shared some innovative ways they are reaching out to potential donors.

5. We discussed the importance of grants and the grant-writing process to non-profits.

6. Marketing is becoming an increasing important element of thriving non-profits.

7. Co-host Charles talks about the utilization of strategies to raise venture capital also apply to non-profits.

8. We discuss the role of technology and non-profits.

9. Finally, Kelly shares her vision for where non-profits are going over the next 3 to 5 years.

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