Fellowship in inclusion and Philanthropy

All posts by Salomeh Ahmadi

About Salomeh Ahmadi

Salomeh Ahmadi’s passion is to uncover what organizations need most and what's the problem that needs solving. She does this by empowering and engaging youth and communities so that an organization's mission is effectively and efficiently met, with a deep understanding of how the social determinants of health and its influences are connected. She effectively bridges cross-sector collaboration, and youth focused engagement towards social impact goals; and turning ideas into concrete actions to address unmet needs, as well as evaluating the success - are what she excels at. She founded Rexdale Lab, and was awarded the AFP Inclusion and Philanthropy Fellowship, tackling diversity and inclusion in philanthropy. Follow her on twitter @SalomehA

The Importance of a Fundraising Committee: How to Strategize With Your Staff, Volunteers and Board – Part Two

June 17, 2016

The person leading a fundraising committee (FC) should have some successful experience, be a team player, a motivator and be open to new ideas. The group must decide how decisions will be made, (consensus, majority, etc,) ahead of time and be consistent. If staff undermine the independence of the committee, and undervalue the efforts of … Continue reading

The Importance of a Fundraising Committee: How to Strategize With Your Staff, Volunteers and Board – Part One

June 17, 2016

While non-profits continue their tremendous work on ever-tighter budgets, there is a demand for sustainability not supported by one-time grants and a greater competition for scarce resources. There are more groups today in the social profit sector than ever, and to respond, organizations must innovate, identify and utilize their assets, seek and learn new skills, … Continue reading