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FLORIDA FORUM 031608

Chief Delsa Bush, head of the West Palm Beach Police Department talks about her impressive career and the causes of crime in our communities and the problem on a societal/ public safety, perspective.

David Levy, President of Family Caregiver Advocacy Group: how to approach senior loved ones who are slowly losing their abilities; how to initiate talk on difficult subjects, like: "Taking the Keys Away". To attend his seminars, call Mae Volen << MORE >>

FLORIDA FORUM 042708

Holocaust Remembrance Day special

Arthur Berger, of the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Washington DC -talks about the efforts to trace every victim via their International Tracing Service For more info call: 866-912-4385 or the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum at 202-488-0400

Richard Weilheimer is a Holocaust survivor and Author of "Be Happy, Be Free, Dance" - 561- 997-6355

• Nancy Dershaw, President of Next Generations, a local group in which children of Holocaust survivors help future generations learn from ...<< MORE >>

FLORIDA FORUM 042008

Clive Pinnock of Okeeheelee Nature Center on Forest Hill Blvd. talks about this beautiful park in the middle of West Palm Beach. For more info, go to: www.pbcgov.com/parks/locations/okeeheelee.htm or call (561) 233-1400

Ted + Trudy Winsberg, long time owners ...<< MORE >>

FLORIDA FORUM 041308

A special forum on Alzheimer's and dementia and how it affects the caregivers and our community.
Featuring:
Dr. Denise Sparks and Barbara Curtis of the FAU Memory and Wellness Center 561-297-0502 or
www.fau.edu/memorywellnesscenter
Mary Barnes: Alzheimer's Community Care of West Palm Beach 561 683-2700 or www.alzcare.org
David
Levy of Family Caregiver Advocacy Group: 561-482-0086 or call Mae Volen Center at 561-395-8920.
Ellen Brown of Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Florida Chapterwww.alz.org/seflorida/
CALL ...<< MORE >>

FLORIDA FORUM 040608

David Geliebter, author and photographer of "Underbelly: The Palm Beach No One Talks About", a thought provoking "coffee-table" style book, talks about its sensitive subject: homelessness in our community. For more info or to see what you can do, go to www.underbelly-thebook.com.

Marti
Forman of the Cooperative Feeding program in Broward County talks about the increased need to address the homeless and hunger problems in our community. Go to www.feedingbroward.org for more info.

Claudia Kirk Barto ...<< MORE >>

FLORIDA FORUM 030908

Jim Barry, spokesperson for the Consumer Electronics Association, talks about the Digital Television Transition coming up in one year on Feb 17, 2009. For more info go to www.ce.org.

Tana
Ebole and Kathy Adams of Palm Beach County Children's Services Council talk about the work they do to promote preventive care for young children.374-7608 or go to
www.scspbc.org


Byron Pitts, BBS News journalist talks about his career, but can't talk ...<< MORE >>

FLORIDA FORUM 020308

HELEN THOMAS, the "First Lady of the Press" will be speaking at Florida Atlantic University as part of the Alan B. Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency. Go to www.fauevents.com for more info.

BRUCE WIGO, President & CEO of Ft Lauderdale’s historic International Swimming Hall of Fame talks about this fascinating venue and an upcoming talk by
LYNNE COX, a long distance open water swim ...<< MORE >>

FLORIDA FORUM 012708

Darlene Kostrub, executive director of the Palm Beach Literacy Coalition talks about "Read Together 2008" If you'd like to learn more about the books- and help choose this year's selection, go to: www.pbcliteracy.org

style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Kevin Wagner, a political science professor at FAU and Tony Texera, FAU student government president
talk about "Join It" - a Civic Engagement at FAU-to encourage college students to get involved in the election process with workshops, Presidential debates and mock ...<< MORE >>

FLORIDA FORUM 012008

Dr. Arthur Anderson, Supervisor of Elections in Palm Beach County talks about the upcoming Presidential Primary Election If you need info go to: www.pbcelections.org

Dr.
Kenneth Osgood an Assistant Professor in FAU's History Dep't talks about FAU's efforts to educate students about the election via the mock debates and other election related events.
Go to www.FAU.edu/debates to find out about these events


Miles Coon, the founder and chairman of the Palm Beach Poetry Festival talks about this unique local event. Also interviewed was Lola Haskins, a
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FLORIDA FORUM 011308

Pamela Goodman, President of the League of Women Voters Palm Beach County announces a Voters Hotline in partnership with WXEL. The hotline will take calls "live" from Wed Jan 16-Tues Jan 29 from 8:30am-7:30pm.
The LWV Voters Hotline is 561-276-4898...or go to their website at www.lwvpbc.org

Jake
Ehrenreich talks about his straight from Off Broadway production and autobiographical comedy show: "A Jew Grows in
Brooklyn" playing at Cuillo Centre for the Arts in << MORE >>

Florida Forum 120907

Irwin Stovroff +Jerry Kramer veterans of WWII and the Korean War respectively, and residents of Boca West are raising money to provide wounded Iraq War veterans with Service Dogs.
Go to www.vetshelpingheroes.com for more info.
Michael Hall, artistic director of Caldwell Theatre in Boca Raton talks about their new location, the upcoming season, and their current production: "Doubt" . For more info, go to: www.caldwelltheatre.com
Poppi Mercier, executive director of the Children's Museum of Boca Raton talks about all that is going onthere. For more info, go to www.cmboca.org or call 561-368-6875.
Arlene Stein, local author of ...<< MORE >>

Arts & Attractions Alive! 112307


Caroline Breder-Watts chats with Karen Davis, Executive Director of the Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival, about the upcoming films and events.  Bill Nix interviews Randy Dellago, Artistic Director of the Delray Beach Playhouse, about the company’s missions, history and upcoming season.


Arts and Attractions Alive is a weekly program spotlighting the diverse cultural, nature-based and family entertainment venues and events in Palm Beach << MORE >>

Florida Forum 112507

A very special show, leading us to why we are thankful to live here in America.
Ilan Elkaim, occasional Florida Forum panel member, Florida resident, and native of Zimbabwe talks about current horrific conditions in the country of his birth.
If you'd like to know what you can do to help the children of this nation; listen to the following companion piece:
Ethan Zohn, one time million dollar winner of network show "Survivor Africa" uses that money and his soccer skills to start a non-profit: "Grass Root Soccer" to teach the youth of Africa about preventing and living with AIDS. ...<< MORE >>

Florida Forum 111807

Dr. Terry Maple president of the Palm Beach Zoo in West Palm Beach co-author with Newt Gingrich of "A Contract With the Earth". For more info, go to palmbeachzoo.org, or clickon the link to Amazon.com to order the book.


Diane Hirth talks about the << MORE >>

Florida Forum 110407


Argelio Del Valle or "Alexandrin" author of “ Days of the Embassy”, a tale of persecution, arrest and the subsequent Mariel Boat lift from Cuba.
Doctor John Jurewicz of the FAU Department of Ocean Engineering
talks about this unique curriculum and its Sea Tech research facility.
Go to www.oe.fau.edu/ or call 561 297 3430 to reach their Boca Raton campus office.
Erin Wirth, Director of Devlopment at Tri County Humane Society discusses how animals can be a plus for nursing home patients. Visit this no-kill facility just west of the Glades Rd turnpike exit on Boca Rio ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 102807


Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein is the host and executive producer of “Fundraising Success.” He is the author of 30 Days to Successful Fundraising. For his weekly fundraising column, go to www.fundraisingguru.blogspot.com. This week’s program:

1. CONSULTANT’S CORNER: Stephen Kosslyn, Chairman of the Department of Psychology at Harvard University and author of Clear and to The Point: 8 Psychological Principles for Compelling PowerPoint Presentations—on turning dry ...<< MORE >>

Florida Forum 102807

Jeff Geist, president of the Woodshed Foundation, talks about the work this organization does to provide music lessons to young people in financial need. For more information, go to: www.thewoodshedfoundation.org
Aloysius Gigl and Neil Birch of New Hope Charities which brings critical services- and hope- to impoverished families in Belle Glade and Pahokee. Go to www.newhopecharities.com for more information.
Alayna Edwards, President of the North American Butterfly Association in Palm Beach County talks of their efforts to spread the word about these beautiful creatures. Go to www.naba.org for more information.
Roy Blount, Jr., humorist and panelist on ...<< MORE >>

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Florida Forum 102207

Sally Ling, author of "Run the Rum In", about bootleggers in our area in the time of Al Capone and Prohibition. Besides as a pledge offering, the book is also available at most major book retailers, or click on the Amazon.com link below,which also benefits our station.


Karen Leonard, creator and director of a new Indy film: "Underwater: The Making of the Key West Nutcracker" as part of the Ft Lauderdale Film Festival at the Miniaci Theater, Nova Southeastern University on Nov 4 at 3pm. For more info, call 954-760-9898 or www.FLIFF.com


Marie ...<< MORE >>

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October 14, 2007 Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein is the host and executive producer of “Fundraising Success.” He is the author of 30 Days to Successful Fundraising. For his weekly fundraising column, go to www.fundraisingguru.blogspot.com. This week’s program: 1. CONSULTANT’S CORNER: Beverly S. Bachrach, vice president for university advancement and marketing and communication at St. Thomas University, Miami, FL, bbachrac@stu.edu: how to run the most successful capital campaign! 2. SPOTLIGHT ON A NONPROFIT & ITS SUCCESS: The LUPUS Foundation of America—Southeast Florida Chapter: www.joshua_estrain@lupusfl.com 3. Phil Cubeta, author of the blog gifthub.org—on “extreme philanthropy”: how donors can seize the ...<< MORE >>

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Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein is the host and executive producer of “Fundraising Success.” He is the author of 30 Days to Successful Fundraising. For his weekly fundraising column, go to www.fundraisingguru.blogspot.com. This week’s program: 1. CONSULTANT’S CORNER: “The essential art of listeningPat Boig, vice president for advancement, Pine Crest School (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)—shares her secrets to successful fundraising for education, as well as for nonprofits in general, based upon her 30 years’ experience fundraising nationwide 2. SPOTLIGHT ON A NONPROFIT & ITS FUNDRAISING SUCCESS: Why Courtney Thompson became a donor and major force behind the success of Special Olympics ...<< MORE >>

Florida Forum 100707

Carolyn Lapp, Executive Director of the Florida Outreach Center for the Blind talks about a unique fund-raiser: "Dinner in the Dark" on Oct 28. For info, call FOCB at (561) 640-6029 or e-mail info_focb@bellsouth.net. Director Georg Koszulinski:Cracker Crazy" new documentary, a unique look at Florida history, premiering at the Ft Lauderdale Int'l Film Festival on Tues Oct 16 at Cinema Paradiso at 503 SE 6th St.(near the court house) or call 954- 525-FILM or go to www.fliff.com Dr. Harold Jonas, founder and director of "KoffeeOkee" in Delray Beach, for recovering addicts to get group therapy in a relaxed social ...<< MORE >>

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Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein is the host and executive producer of “Fundraising Success.” He is the author of 30 Days to Successful Fundraising. For his weekly fundraising column, go to www.fundraisingguru.blogspot.com. This week’s program:

1. CONSULTANT’S CORNER: Stephen Wertheimer, senior vice president, Brakeley Briscoe: “Survey of fundraising essentials—yesterday, today, tomorrow—for small, medium, and large nonprofits from a consummate professional”

2. SPOTLIGHT ON A NONPROFIT’S FUNDRAISING SUCCESS: Keith Muniz, CEO, ARC of Martin County, Florida; Mary Rose Florent, whose son has flourished through programs at ARC of Martin County; Barry Grant of Toyota of Stuart, Florida, a major financial supporter of ARC ...<< MORE >>

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September 23, 2007

Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein is the host and executive producer of “Fundraising Success.” He is the author of 30 Days to Successful Fundraising. For his weekly fundraising column, go to www.fundraisingguru.blogspot.com. This week’s program:

1. BILLION-DOLLAR CAMPAIGNS: Veteran of six different billion-dollar fundraising campaigns, Bruce Flessner, principal of Bentz, Whaley, Flessner, bflessner@bwf.com: How to raise a billion dollars—or less, using three essential billion-dollar success strategies to run a successful campaign at any level

2. SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISERS DON’T JUST ASK FOR MONEY: Marcie Setlow, president, Setlow Media (New York, New York), Marcie@setlowmedia.com: It’s all about them—potential funders, not ...<< MORE >>

Florida Forum WWII Veteran's Special - Part Two

Morton Brooks, a WWII veteran, now living in Boynton Beach, discusses a
traumatic experience in WWII.
While a prisoner in a POW camp, he was force marched with other Jewish
American soldiers to a little known (even to this day) concentration camp at
Berga just months before the liberation of most of Germany. Many of his
fellow prisoners died of hunger or maltreatment. He survived, and kept the
story to himself for over 30 years and only in the past 5 years has he
started to bring it to light. He hopes his telling of this horror-filled
chapter of history will help educate those who don't believe what ...<< MORE >>

Florida Forum WWII Veteran's Special - Part One

Donald Mates, a WWII veteran now living in Palm Beach talks about his
traumatic experiences as 19 year old Marine landing on Iwo Jima on Day 2 of
this horrific, deadly battle. He has not forgotten the shock of hitting the
beach, of seeing friends killed in front of him, nor his long recuperation
from serious wounds he incurred.
 
Bob Williamson and Bob Barnes, of Juno Beach and West Palm Beach
respectively, met in WWII while training for a unique group: the 10th
Mountain Division, but are now friends living near one another in South
Florida.
Bob Barnes talks about their unique training for the 10th Mountain Division:
involving skiing, ...<< MORE >>

Florida Forum 091607

The WAR- a new documentary by filmaker Ken Burns previews on WXEL TV this Sunday. It is a 7 part series beginning Sep 23 at 8am. Irwin Stovroff, now of Boca Raton, was a Bombardier in the 44th Bomb Group in WWII. He was shot down on his 35th mission, into German lines. While parachuting down, he threw away his dog tags, which would have revealed he was Jewish. The rest of this amazing story of coincidences and fate, you will have to hear to believe. Tom Jicha: Sun-Sentinel Television critic talks about the upcoming season, the Emmys- and praises ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 091607

Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein is the host and executive producer of “Fundraising Success.” He is the author of 30 Days to Successful Fundraising. For his weekly fundraising column, go to www.fundraisingguru.blogspot.com. This week’s program:
1. Jorene Jameson, vice president and chief development officer, YMCA of South Palm Beach County, Florida: perspectives on fundraising success from her nationwide experience; the secrets of relationship-building, the sine qua non; how she helped turn one debt-ridden nonprofit into a “going” concern; the pitfalls in the shibboleth that “people give to people”; how much more donor-volunteers give to an organization than just outright donors; the ...<< MORE >>

Arts & Attractions Alive! 091407

Caroline Breder-Watts has two interviews from the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts – publicist Brian Bixler and Sesame Street Live cast member Liz Osbourne.  Bill Nix chats with Mark Alexander, manager of the Duncan Theatre in Lake Worth, about the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers.

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Fundraising Success 090907

Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein is the host and executive producer of “Fundraising Success.” He is the author of 30 Days to Successful Fundraising. For his weekly fundraising column, go to www.fundraisingguru.blogspot.com. This week’s program:
“Putting philanthropy into a corporate culture—the benefits to the corporation”: Special spotlight on the coordinated national fundraising campaign of CHG Healthcare Services (headquartered Salt Lake City, Utah), www.chghealthcare.com
1. Michael Weinholtz, president/CEO of CHG: the corporate philosophy of giving back; inspiring/motivating its employees to participate in fundraising, primarily for United; Way, in places like South Florida, Oklahoma City, Chicago, Dallas, among others; how it even ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 090207

Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein is the host and executive producer of “Fundraising Success.” He is the author of 30 Days to Successful Fundraising. For his weekly fundraising column, go to www.fundraisingguru.blogspot.com. This week’s program:
Special spotlight on one nonprofit’s successful fundraising: How the Broward Partnership for the Homeless turns lives around through solution-focused, nationally recognized model programs, using contributed dollars
1. Katie Foster, chief development and communication officer, Broward Partnership for the Homeless, kfoster@bphi.org, www.bphi.org
2. Successful former resident of the Broward Partnership for the Homeless: Stanley turned his life around—from former prisoner to head chef, all made possible through ...<< MORE >>

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Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein is the host and producer of “Fundraising Success.” He is the author of 30 Days to Successful Fundraising. For his weekly fundraising column, go to www.fundraisingguru.blogspot.com. This week he interviews:
1. Former Goldman Sachs executive, Chuck Harris, now Executive Partner, SeaChange Capital Partners (queries@seachangecap.org). He’s already gotten a commitment of $5 million from Goldman Sachs. Now, he’s out to raise $100 million in the next three years to provide multi-year funding for high-performing nonprofits—especially for operating expenses, the most difficult monies to obtain.
2. Beth Kanter, beth@bethkanter.org: Step 2 of 10 Steps to Web ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 081907


Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein is the host and producer of “Fundraising Success.” He is the author of 30 Days to Successful Fundraising. For his weekly fundraising column, go to www.fundraisingguru.blogspot.com. This week he interviews:
1. Spotlight on one nonprofit’s “fundraising success”: Jerry Carr, President and CEO, WXEL/National Public Television and Radio, jcarr@wxel.org: “Private philanthropy crucial for public broadcasting. Only 15% of public radio and TV’s dollars come from the state and federal government!”
2. Spotlight on one nonprofit’s “fundraising success”: Marjorie Evans, CEO, Broward Children’s Center, margee@bcckids.org: “Transforming the lives of children and ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 081207


Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein is the host and producer of “Fundraising Success.” He is the author of 30 Days to Successful Fundraising. For his weekly fundraising column, go to www.fundraisingguru.blogspot.com. This week he interviews:
1. Techno-savvy Beth Kanter, beth@bethkanter.org, who maximizes Web 2.0 for fundraising success and trains others to do so—on how she raised $100,000 online, even getting one $10,000 donation
2. Regular feature: “Blog Beat” with Peter Panepento of The Chronicle of Philanthropy, with special guest, blogger Kelly Cleiman of www.nonprofiteer.typepad.com—on why nonprofits ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 080507


Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein is the host and producer of “Fundraising Success.” For his new, weekly fundraising column, go to www.fundraisingguru.blogspot.com. This week he interviews:

1. Marcie Setlow, president, Setlow Media (New York, New York), Marcie@setlowmedia.com—successful fundraisers don’t just ask for money. It’s all about them—potential funders, not you. One of the country’s most successful professionals talks about the changing fundraising landscape: reaching the “new breed” of donors, the challenges of identifying likely consortia of ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 072907


Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein is the host and producer of “Fundraising Success.” For his new, weekly fundraising column, go to www.fundraisingguru.blogspot.com. This week he interviews:

1. Karen Lustgarten—Why nonprofits’ Public Relations fails! What Public Relations really is, and how to develop powerful PR, especially print PR, strategy. How to “think like a journalist” or you won’t raise all the money you can and should without mastering nonprofits’ most powerful tool—and most neglected resource!

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Florida Forum 072907

Dr. Ruth Kalish, president "Career Women in Transition” A local group assisting women who want to change directions in life. For info go to: www.CareerWomeninTransition.net Rosalind Sedacca, author of “How Do I Tell the Kids About the Divorce?” an online interactive tool to help children adapt and reduce fear while going through a divorce. Go to www.childcentereddivorce.com Roger Hurlburt, professor: FAU Summer StudiesFlorence, Italy . Go to www.fau.edu and click on Italian Dept for more info about classes and this summer art class and travel program ...<< MORE >>

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Host Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein talks with: 1. David Lees, nonprofit fundraising consultant: How to write a case statement, Part 2—“Applying the ‘so what?’ test to your success.” 2. Larry Butler, Maguire Associates (Concord, MA), lbutler@maguireassociates.com: Part 2—Noble Calling/Telemarketing Series, “Surefire insiders’ tips on ‘making the successful opening’ and ‘overcoming objections’ when fundraising on the phone.” 3. Holly Hall, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, www.philanthropy.com: A report on the Giving USA Report—“How much are Americans donating? Are they more generous or less? What do the trends mean for you and your fundraising success?” 4. Fundraising News & Views from important ...<< MORE >>

Florida Forum 072207

Nicole Bible, executive director of "Artspring" discusses "Bridging the Gap". a documentary playing at Cinema Paradiso in Ft Lauderdale. It is about an innovative writing program for incarcerated women. Go to www.fliff.com for more info. Carol Cassie, Gregg Maliff of Lake Worth Playhouse announce: "Show Business: The Road to Broadway" and "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" . Go to www.lakeworthplayhouse.org Daisy Fulton, executive director and Brandee Brownlee of the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum's new exhibit about "Ft. Mose: Florida Colonial America's Black Fortress of Freedom". Spady Museum is located in Delray Beach. Go to: www.spadymuseum.org for more ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 071507

Host Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein talks with: 1. Jack Latona, principal of Creating the Future, www.creatingthefuture.org: Two mega-trends upon which every nonprofit needs to capitalize. 2. Larry Butler, Maguire Associates (Concord, MA), lbutler@maguireassociates.com. Part 1—Noble Calling/Telemarketing Series: The 4 P’s you need to know to raise money for great causes over the telephone. 3. Jesse Carter of Profit Quests, www.profitquests.com: “The people’s Web site,” links to a wealth of FREE expert advice for nonprofit fundraising success. 4. Bruce Flessner, principal of Bentz, Whaley, Flessner, bflessner@bwf.com: How to raise a billion dollars—or less, using three essential billion-dollar success strategies ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 070807

Host Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein talks with: 1. Peter Panepento, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, www.philanthropy.com/giveandtake: Weekly “Blog Beat”—spotlighting Peter’s latest must-read online fundraising blog finds. 2. Nicolle Wallace, The Chronicle of Philanthropy—reporting on a survey on huge increases increases in online fundraising, now a billion-dollar industry, major gifts now being donated on the Internet —and pitfalls to avoid, www.philanthropy.com. 3. David Lees, nonprofit fundraising consultant: How to write a case statement that “sells”—a must-have document for every nonprofit wanting to look professional and hoping to raise serious dollars. 4. Cloe Tonney, vice president for advancement, CDC (Centers for ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 070107

Host Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein talks with: 1. Jill Finlayson, co-author, Fundraising on eBay—on how to get the biggest bang for your buck (Part 3 of a 3-part series on how nonprofits can’t afford not to “do business” the eBay way). 2. Eric Thurman, co-author with Phil Smith, of A Billion Bootstraps: Microcredit, Barefoot Banking and the Business Solution for Ending Poverty—on how to break the cycle of poverty by making contributions to nonprofits that provide loans of tiny amounts of money. 3. Gary Grobman, co-author, Fundraising Online: Using the Internet to Raise Serious Money for Your Nonprofit Organization”—on free ...<< MORE >>

Arts & Attractions Alive! 062907

Caroline Breder-Watts interviews Susan Doll and David Morrow, the authors of the book Florida on Film: The Essential Guide to Sunshine State Cinema and Locations. Bill Nix chats with Nannette Lawrenson, executive director of the Loggerhead MarineLife Center. WXEL 90.7FM is licensed to the West Palm Beach market. Log on to www.wxel.org for a live webstream of radio programming including NPR programming and for more information. ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 062407

Special Presentation: "The Giving Circles Explosion"—the nationwide trend revolutionizing grassroots philanthropy. Host Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein explores the power of giving circles with: 1. Beth Schwinn of The Chronicle of Philanthropy, www.philanthropy.com, on her article on giving circles—about how groups of small donors around the country who pool their contributions and collectively decide how to donate them have made grants totaling about a phenomenal $88 million since 2000. 2. Daria Teutonico of the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers and collaborator on the report “More Giving Together: The Growth and Impact of Giving Circles and Shared Giving,” free at ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 061707

Host Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein talks with: 1. Jill Finlayson, co-author, Fundraising on eBay: The nuts and bolts of how to do it, including "how nonprofits can even sell experiences on eBay!” (Part 2 of a 3-part series on how nonprofits can’t afford not to “do business” the eBay way). 2. Bret N. Bicoy, President, The Nevada Community Foundation: Identifying “shared values”—how to take the pulse of a community to enhance fundraising success, lessons for nonprofits nationwide. 3. Joe Geiger, Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofits: How nonprofits can achieve “standards of excellence” to enhance their accountability and inspire ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 061007

Host Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein talks with: 1. Terry Axelrod, CEO & Founder of Benevon (formerly Raising More Money) and author of The Joy of Fundraising—Part 2, highlighting her proven system for raising millions. 2. Wayne Barton, founder, Wayne Barton Study Center: Turning successful fundraising into funding for successful programs—on transforming at-risk teens into college and professional school students. 3. National focus: United Way representatives reveal the secrets of cultivating young professionals for future leadership/fundraising roles. 4. Gary Grobman, co-author, Fundraising Online: Using the Internet to Raise Serious Money for Your Nonprofit Organization”—on e-commerce essentials for fundraisers. 5. Weekly segment ...<< MORE >>

Florida Forum 060307

Guardian Ad Litem Arlene Friedman, Director, 15th Circuit and Lou Johnson, a Guardian ad Litem himself and their volunteer trainer, discuss the vital program which needs more volunteers Call 866-341-1425 (1GAL) statewide for more info. Nanette Lawrenson Executive Director of Loggerhead Marine Center in Juno Beach. Call 561-627-8280 or go to www.marinelife.org/ for more info Glenda Clarke speaks to Linda Carr about cruising Bud Schmidt of the American German Club On Lantana Rd on the history and year round events. Call 561 967-6464 or go to: www.americangermanclub.org ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 060307

Host Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein talks with: 1. Stephen Wertheimer, senior vice president, Brakeley Briscoe: “Survey of fundraising essentials” 2. Terry Axelrod, CEO & Founder of Benevon (formerly Raising More Money) and author of The Joy of Fundraising—Part 1, highlighting her proven system of raising millions 3. Gary Grobman, co-author, Fundraising Online: Using the Internet to Raise Serious Money for Your Nonprofit Organization”—on online networking strategies for fundraising success 4. Jennifer Berkshire, The Chronicle of Philanthropy—on courses training college students to become donors/philanthropists 5. Naomi Levine, founder and board chair, New York University’s Heyman Center for Fundraising and Philanthropy: "Not ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 052707

Host Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein talks with: 1. Fundraising consultant Janie Anderson, www.janieanderson.com, who answers the crucial question “When should a nonprofit hire fundraising expertise?” 2. Margaret May Damon, founder of the Institute for Women and Wealth www.instituteforwomenandwealth.org: on the power of women’s philanthropic purses. 3. Laura Fredricks, vice president for advancement at Pace University and author of The Ask—on surefire ways to get the yesses you want. 4. Luz Rodriguez of The Foundation Center, www.foundationcenter.org: on grantseeking and grantmaking in Spanish. 5. Weekly segment from The Chronicle of Philanthropy, www.philanthropy.com: Peter Panepento’s “Blog Beat”—spotlighting his ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 052007

Host Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein talks with: 1. Karen Lustgarten—on PR strategy: nonprofits’ sine qua non, most powerful tool, and most neglected resource. 2. Gary Grobman, co-author, Fundraising Online: Using the Internet to Raise Serious Money for Your Nonprofit Organization”—on the plusses and pitfalls of using ASPs (application services providers). 3. Richard Marker, New York University’s Heyman Center for Fundraising and Philanthropy: Fundraising success from the giver’s perspective—on NYU’s unique grantmaking program and Marker’s unique approach to grantmaking. 4. William Halal, futurist, www.techcast.org, on how and why nonprofits have to capitalize on the future in the present. 5. Weekly ...<< MORE >>

Florida Forum 052007

HURRICANE PREPARATION SPECIAL with guest hosts: Caroline Breder-Watts and Linda Carr VINCE BONVENTO, PBC ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR DISCUSSES THE NEED TO HAVE A PLAN- and take personal responsibility in the case of an emergency! Learn more about what you can do to help yourself and your community by volunteering to do a CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program. Call 561-712-6400 or Click Here For the CERT website and information MARIA TEAHAN AND KATHLEEN WALTER OF HOSPICE OF PALM BEACH also discuss the need for a plan, especially if you are a caregiver or relative of a special needs person. Hospice is ...<< MORE >>

Florida Forum 051307

Angela Clarke Executive Director for Pace Center for Girls in West Palm Beach. This amazing organization helps young girls sort out their problems and complete their education. They have 19 other locations in Florida. For more info, go to www.pacecenter.org. James O. Born is author of "Field of Fire" which takes place in West Palm Beach, AND just won a Florida Book Award. Go to ww.Jamesoborn.com to see what else this talented FDLE officer has written. Joanne Sinchuk, owner of Murder on the Beach Bookstore in Delray Beach...one of the rare, successful small bookstores flourishing in this age of ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 051307

Host Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein talks with: 1. Naomi Levine, founder and board chair, New York University’s Heyman Center for Fundraising and Philanthropy: “It’s not fundraising. It’s development!”—on the challenges and sophistication of “the profession” and the wide variety of educational programs of the Heyman Center, even online. 2. Glen Hiemstra, www.futurist.com, author of Turning the Future into Revenue: “The Future Creates the Present”—how nonprofits can capitalize on the events/trends/developments crucial for their present success through “scenario planning”. 3. Laura Gassner Otting, founder and head of The Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group & author, Transitioning to the Nonprofit Sector: Shifting ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 050607

1. Ellen Schulman, consultant: "Nonprofit boards—Winning & Losing Ways: Board Members' Credo"
2. Stephen Wertheimer, senior vice president, Brakeley Briscoe & Michael Rose, president, Carolinas HealthCare Foundation: "The Formula for a Capital Campaign Mega-Success Story"
3. Gary Grobman, co-author, Fundraising Online: Using the Internet to Raise Serious Money for Your Nonprofit Organization: "Online Fundraising Strategies: Personal Fundraising Pages, Online Auctions, —Pros & Cons to Beware Of"
4. Bob Ottenhoff, president & CEO, www.Guidestar.org: "A Premier Resource for Anyone Interested in Nonprofits, Including Free Access to Nonprofits' IRS Form 990"
5. Peter Panepento, The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Donor Advised Funds—Where ...<< MORE >>

Florida Forum 050607

Joseph Guilietti, executive director South Florida Regional Transportation Authority "Tri-Rail"For more info: www.tri-rail.com or call 1-800-TRI-RAIL (874-7245) Jennifer Ryan, marketing director South Florida Commuter Services A.J. James, commuter discuss a way to cut down on gas expenses, traffic, and driving. outh Florida Commuter Services will help to provide some relief with its third-annual South Florida Commuter Challenge on May 17, 2007. For more info: www.1800234ride.com or call800-234-RIDE. Elisa Bland "El Sol" - Neighborhood Resource Center, Jupiter This unique center gives migrant workers and those needing jobs a place to congregate awaiting day labor work. They are offered English ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 042907

1. Andy Sernovitz, author of Word of Mouth Marketing: “How to get people to talk about your nonprofit—for free”

2. Jackie Huba, co-author of Citizen Marketers: When People Are the Message: “Why nonprofits need to listen to their ‘publics,’ find their non-religious ‘evangelists,’ and use the new, two-way, social media (blogs, podcasts, YouTube, etc.) to get their message out”

3. Gary Grobman, co-author, Fundraising Online: Using the Internet to Raise Serious Money for Your Nonprofit Organization”—“How to get people to your Web site, create an effective blog, and research grants online”

4. Weekly segment from The Chronicle ...<< MORE >>

Florida Forum 042907

"Cooper" (Getchal) + Peter Marzelli discuss a show at Cuillo Centre for the Arts ...to be taped for Educational TV.

On Tue May 1st, Cooper will host "Inside the Mind of the Songwriter", first show in a series "Downtown at the Cuillo"—co-produced with The Education Network channel 19.
Cuillo Centre for the Arts is on Clematis St near the West Palm Beach Library. For more info: (561) 835-9226 or go to thecuillocentre@hotmail.com
For more info about Educational TV, go to: www.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/ten


George McFadden, Goodwill "Project Success" program manager and John Mack "graduate" of Project Success, discuss how ...<< MORE >>

Florida Forum 042907

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Fundraising Success 042207

1. The Rappaport Foundation: Jerome Lyle Rappaport (founder) and Phyllis Rappaport (chair)—how a substantial foundation got started, sets its priorities, and makes a positive difference
2. Achieving success with contributed dollars—Dr. Rudy Tanzi of The Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General: How private philanthropy, including funding from the Rappaports, has made possible the goundbreaking Alzheimer’s Genome Project
3. Kevin Lane, “The PR Guru”: “Putting the profit into nonprofits” and “Making PR work for you”
4. Weekly segment from The Chronicle of Philanthropy (www.philanthropy.com):
Peter Panapento—Blogs on fundraising: How to join and benefit from the nationwide and worldwide community of nonprofits ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 040107, 110407Repeat

1. Jane Geever, author of the Foundation Center’s Guide to Proposal Writing, 5th Edition (www.foundationcenter.org) 2. Gary Grobman, co-author with Gary Grant of Fundraising Online: Using the Internet to Raise Serious Money for Your Nonprofit Organization 3.Consultants Corner: Stephen Wertheimer, senior vice president, Brakeley Briscoe 4. Listeners’ Forum: Dr. Goldstein answers the question “When Do You Make the Ask?” 5.Weekly segment from The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Debra Blum on how nonprofits have used the movie “The Ultimate Gift” to raise money "Fundraising Success," a weekly, one-hour radio show, airs on WXEL-90.7FM Sundays at 7pm. There are a gazillion shows and ...<< MORE >>

Florida Forum 042207

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Florida Forum 042207

IRIS APFEL TALKS ABOUT HER EXHIBIT "RARE BIRD OF FASHION" at Norton Museum till May 31, as well as her views on fashion, style and accessories. BRUCE ADAMS OF SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT DISCUSSES CURRENT DROUGHT and water restrictions. Go to www.sfwmd.org/conserve to find out what you can do to alleviate the drain on this resource. DAVE OLMSTEAD DISCUSSES HB1A , A NEW FLORIDA LAW CONCERNING HURRICANE PROOFING your home. he recommends also following the a bill currently making its way to passage: SB 1864 by googling: "Online Sunshine" to get to the Florida Legislature. WXEL 90.7FM is ...<< MORE >>

Florida Forum 041507

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Fundraising Success 041507

1.Gary Grant, director of major and principal gifts, National Alzheimer’s Association: “Major Gifts 101”—and more 2. Paul Clolery, editor-in-chief, Nonprofit Times: “The millionaires next door”—and how you can discover who they are (www.nptimes.com) 3. Andy Sernovitz, author of Word of Mouth Marketing: “How to Get People to Talk About Your Nonprofit—For Free” 4. Gary Grobman, author, Fundraising Online: “How to use podcasts, emails, and electronic newsletter—most effectively” 5. Listeners’ Forum: Dr. Goldstein answer the question, “How can I identify large donors for whom there is so much competition” 6. Weekly segment from The Chronicle of Philanthropy www.philanthropy.com : Ian ...<< MORE >>

Fundraising Success 040807, 111107Repeat

1. Gary Grant, co-author, Fundraising Online: “How Fundraising Professionals are harnessing the Internet” 2. United Way experts in Florida and Virginia reveal fundraising tips for nonprofits 3. How CHG Healthcare Services manages its “model” corporate giving programs through United Way 4. Laura Gassner Otting, president and founder, Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group: “Nonprofit Jobs & the Job Market” "Fundraising Success," a weekly, one-hour radio show, airs on WXEL-90.7FM Sundays at 7pm. There are a gazillion shows and columns regurgitating advice on how businesses can succeed, but nothing—zip, zero—for nonprofits. On "Fundraising Success," national and local experts in communications, grant-writing, capital campaigns, ...<< MORE >>

Florida Forum 032507

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Florida Forum 030407

WXEL 90.7FM is licensed to the West Palm Beach market. Log on to www.wxel.org for a live webstream of radio programming including NPR programming and for more information. ...<< MORE >>

Florida Forum 021807

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Florida Forum 020407

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Florida Forum 020407

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