Kimberly Springsteen-Abbott’s Blog

Why Your Small Business Should Partner With a Local Nonprofit
For many small businesses, partnering with a charity can seem like an outlandish idea. They’re focused on building their business and attracting talent, and it would be surprising to partner with one that’s struggling with revenue growth. However, partnering with a...

Importance of Valentines Day for Small Businesses
February 14th is a special day that provides an excellent opportunity for small businesses to gain new customers and increase their revenue. Of course, many people will be making plans with their loved ones, but in the days leading up to it will be eager to...

A Look Back at Iconic Entrepreneurs
In 2021, we lost some incredible innovators and entrepreneurs. Some were well-known and had fortunes in the billions. In contrast, others were less known but still had a significant impact on society. The pioneers and inventors that passed away came from all walks of...

How Your Business Can Invest in Your Local Community
If you're a business owner, it's essential to consider your company's impact on the community. Corporate philanthropy plays a significant role in supporting local nonprofits and helping your community thrive. There are many ways your business can invest in your...

Best Eco-Friendly Charities
Every day, we see more and more companies starting to make changes in order to become eco-friendly. But, what about the charities? There are a lot of great organizations out there that have been taking steps for a long time now. Take a look at some of these amazing...

Why Mental Health Needs to Be a Priority for Philanthropy
Many people are not aware that mental health is a substantial public health issue. It's not just an individual problem, but one that affects communities and society as well. Mental illness can lead to poverty, homelessness, unemployment, substance misuse, and other...

Philanthropy and Climate Change
Climate change philanthropy funding is imperative to successfully fight climate change locally and globally. Bill and Melinda Gates, known for their philanthropy work, has made climate change a top priority. Jeff Bezos awarded organizations a 10 billion dollar gift to...

Funding Nonprofit Journalism: Rules to Know
The decrease of traditional advertising has led to the importance of philanthropic funding, especially in journalism. The departments of advertising have the rules and regulations governing them set laid out. However, the role played by nonprofit funding and...

The Best Environmental Charities to Support
The safety of our environment is a universal concern for most people, and the work that goes into keeping our environment safe is strenuous work that often gets overlooked. That's why it's more important than ever to do our part and help groups that advocate for our...

What Defines a Major Donor?
What makes a significant donor different than a regular donor? The answer varies depending on the organization, but there are common factors that many organizations have identified. This blog post will discuss the five main factors that define a significant donor and...