Posts by Sherrye Willis
7 Ways to Kickstart Year-End Fundraising
Along with the start of school and football season, the end-of-year campaign planning season for nonprofits kicks-off. Year-end fundraising is a great time to raise money while supporters are in…
Read MoreUFLC Spoiler Alert:
The 10th Annual Celebration Includes a Bonus Track! As a Church or Nonprofit there is one indisputable need that we all have in common—we borrow it, leverage it, loan it, spend it,…
Read MoreMoney On My Mind
When we think of resources, innately money comes to mind, and while resources include money, they are not limited to money. A lack of services, such as adequate housing, quality…
Read MoreThe 8th Annual North Texas Giving Day Aims to Set Yet Another National Record
Alliance for Greater Works™ is driven by a vision to see a world without under-resourced communities, and money plays and integral part in fulfilling our mission. The theme of…
Read MoreA Message from Sherrye Willis, President & CEO
This month we focus the August e-Newsletter on sustainability. In the nonprofit world “sustainability” generally means finding a way to use resources in a manner that prevents their depletion. Nonprofits often…
Read MoreRethink Poverty
Poverty is defined by the state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support. Simply put, poverty is a lack of resources. The official poverty…
Read MoreDebt Boot Camp Works to Build Financial Stability for South Dallas/Fair Park Families
When one thinks of a boot camp, we often think of the military or even physical fitness training. But a boot camp that creates family financial stability is a new…
Read MoreIn light of recent tragedies…
[button size=” style=” text=’Register Today!’ icon=” icon_color=” link=’https://allianceforgreaterworks.org/african-american-faith-based-mental-health-conference/’ target=’_self’ color=” hover_color=” border_color=” hover_border_color=” background_color=” hover_background_color=” font_style=” font_weight=” text_align=’center’ margin=”] The recent local and global tragedies has been traumatic to us…
Read MoreAlliance for Greater Works™ Participates in North Texas Giving Day on September 22, 2016
Alliance for Greater Works™ is pleased to take part in the eighth annual North Texas Giving Day on September 22, 2016! On that day, all gifts of $25 or more…
Read MoreWINS Combating Childhood Trauma — Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)
By April Griffin, Alliance for Greater Works™ Who would have thought that childhood trauma could be a determining factor of future illnesses, disease, and educational aptitude. According to Children’s Clinic…
Read MoreTime to Think by Rob Sheehan
“Slow down, you move too fast. You got to make the morning last.” -Simon & Garfunkel, The 59th Street Bridge Song How many times has it happened to you? You glance…
Read MoreJuly is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Dear Lead Servant: The recent community and global tragedies that we have faced within the first 20 days of July has been overwhelming for us all. The Board of Directors and…
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