Sterling - Consultants for Nonprofits

11/11/2022

If you’re interested, apply by clicking here! https://sterlingnonprofits.com/courses/

We are delighted to introduce Sterling Essentials, a series of small group professional development workshops for experienced nonprofit professionals. This inaugural course will delve into the essential areas of fundraising opportunity, from donor acquisition and retention to major gifts and planned giving—equipping participants with new knowledge, innovative resources, and real-time guidance to drive fundraising success.

Applications for the first cohort are open now through December 9, 2022 at the link below.

https://sterlingnonprofits.com/courses/

11/11/2022

We are delighted to introduce Sterling Essentials, a series of small group professional development workshops for experienced nonprofit professionals. This inaugural course will delve into the essential areas of fundraising opportunity, from donor acquisition and retention to major gifts and planned giving—equipping participants with new knowledge, innovative resources, and real-time guidance to drive fundraising success.

Applications for the first cohort are open now through December 9, 2022 at the link below.

https://sterlingnonprofits.com/courses/

02/15/2022

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for the good work that nonprofits do, 
a fundamental understanding of nonprofit management and fundraising, and who 
strongly aligns with our firm’s values.

Learn more and apply at https://sterlingnonprofits.com/client_news/sterling-is-hiring-a-new-member-for-our-consulting-team/

06/10/2020

05/14/2020

How do we raise money right now? Is it okay to ask for support? Are people still giving?

The Sterling team tackles these and several other commonly asked questions about fundraising through the pandemic.

Read more: https://sterlingnonprofits.com/client_news/nonprofit-impact-report-issue-4-fundraising-through-the-pandemic/

04/22/2020

Representatives from 160 Houston-area nonprofits responded to a recent Sterling survey about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis on their organizations. Nonprofits have been hit hard on several fronts, and not surprisingly, concerns about funding top the list of challenges organizations are facing. Read about the results here: https://sterlingnonprofits.com/client_news/nonprofit-impact-report-issue-3-survey-results-effects-of-covid-19-on-houston-area-nonprofits/

03/30/2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended life as we know it, and like almost every other business sector, nonprofits are feeling the pinch. The Sterling team is in touch with dozens of nonprofits, linking arms with amazing professionals who continue to do extraordinary work. Our latest Nonprofit Impact Report outlines what we are hearing from nonprofits and funders, and includes our own recommendations for weathering this storm. Take a look at https://sterlingnonprofits.com/client_news/nonprofit-impact-report-issue-2/

03/26/2020

All nonprofits and small businesses should know about the comprehensive research database just completed that provides information about ALL of the resources available for Coronavirus relief. It will be updated continuously and we expect more details to follow soon based on the passage of the $2 trillion relief bill. We are diving deep to consider options for Texas nonprofits. Thank you to Paul Weiss and Amanda Sterling at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in Washington, DC!

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today the launch of its Coronavirus Relief Center (https://www.paulweiss.com/practices/tran

03/11/2020

Dear colleagues and friends,

In recent days, the coronavirus has continued to spread, oil prices have plummeted, and the stock market has been volatile as a result of several economic factors. In uncertain times like these, nonprofit leaders are considering how these events
affect their organizations and those they serve. The Sterling team has developed a short paper about these events and their potential impact on the nonprofit sector:

https://sterlingnonprofits.com/client_news/nonprofit-impact-report/

Our analysis is informed by other catastrophic events we have weathered with our nonprofit clients over time—from 9/11 to the collapse of Enron, volatility of oil prices, the 2008–09 recession, Hurricane Harvey, and more. Our paper also includes recommendations that we hope you will find interesting and useful as you move forward with your work in the weeks and months ahead.

We are committed to the success of nonprofits in Houston and beyond, and we stand with you. We look forward to your feedback.

Your Sterling Team

03/04/2020

"In Harris county alone, the arts generated $1.1 BILLION dollars in 2017. Beyond the economic numbers, the arts are a thriving scenery of Houston’s culture put on display for any and all to see."

Wonderful video featuring Hillary J Hart, TUTS Executive Director, breaking down the economic impact of the arts here in Houston!

If you thought the economic impact of the arts began and ended with the price of admission, you might be very surprised. In Harris county alone, the arts gen...

03/02/2020

Not since Bill Gates and Warren Buffet founded The Giving Pledge has philanthropy enjoyed such a boost as the recent uptick in giving levels announced by the United Way of Greater Houston at its annual Alexis de Toqueville Society dinner. Those committing $1 million join the elite giving level of Luminary.

Not since Bill Gates and Warren Buffet founded The Giving Pledge has philanthropy enjoyed such a boost as the recent uptick in giving levels announced by the United Way of Greater Houston.

02/18/2020

Houston Parks Board’s signature Bayou Greenways 2020 project has officially entered into a partnership with Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis, which includes a substantial $7.4 million pledge, subject to approval from the Harris County Commissioner’s court on February 25. This effort will support access to parks and trails, and ultimately improve neighborhoods. Upon completion, roughly 1.5 million Houstonians will have access to a nearby park. The investment will particularly benefit communities in low to moderate income areas that have historically gone without critical investments in flood protection.

The funds, which are pending approval by the Harris County Commissioners Court, are intended to help finish up a massive bike trail project linking up the city's waterways.