Here’s a book not yet written (by me, Angela Verges): Fundraising for dummies, who think they’re smart. Have you ever taken on a project only to discover it is a little more work than you anticipated? I made it through the typical school fundraisers of selling pizza kits, attending Booster Club meetings, etc.
At noon it still hasn't sunk in. I'm in full denial, sitting on my couch in pajama pants and slippers, sipping fancy coffee, eating toast and looking for something decent to stream on NetFlix. I'm in such denial that I lied in the previous sentence. I'm actually drinking cheap Meijer ...
This will be the dumbest thing I've ever done. And I've done some pretty dumb things. 1) Lived in a one bedroom apartment with four cats2) Dated a cellist in a folk-pop band3) Purchased $1,000 worth of suits after watching too many episodes of Mad Men in a row4) Helped ...
Nearly three hours before game time, Bruce Adams was ready to be in Michigan Stadium. “It’s going to be exciting,” the 25-year season ticket holder said from his tailgate party. “It’s the first game of the season. It’s the opening of the new stadium. It even feels like fall. What ...
An annual meal to raise money for Food Gatherers, a Washtenaw County food bank and food rescue program, is planned for later this month. Grillin' for Food Gatherers 2010 will be held Sunday, June 13 at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road.
A tsunami immediately followed a volcanic eruption at about noon Saturday in the Indoor Track and Field Building—but it was all in fun since both were the names of dance moves during the 14th-annual Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan. Several hundred students were participating in the marathon to ...
This column almost told a story about a non-profit fund-raiser searching for a home. Instead, I get to deliver the news that yes, indeed, the annual WineFest - the year’s largest benefit for the Ann Arbor Art Center - will be held at the North Campus Research Complex. The more ...
The United Way of Washtenaw County’s annual campaign kicks off on Sept. 10 with a luncheon at the Marriott Eagle Crest in Ypsilanti. This year, more businesses in this region will be participating in the effort. The Campaign Committee has been working for months to plan this year’s campaign effort, including ...
A preliminary report by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan indicates that nearly $4.8 million in funds were secured in under 12 hours during the Arts & Culture Challenge earlier this month. Thanks to a strong outpouring of support from donors and promotions by the 75 participating organizations, and despite ...
A million dollars in gifts are available to over sixty participating members — including several in Washtenaw County — as part of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan's Arts & Culture Challenge. Since its establishment 25 years ago, the Community Foundation has promoted and facilitated community philanthropy, providing over $360 ...
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