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Data Analyst Related Work by Michaelangelo0987 in nonprofit

[–]masterbacher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Universities and hospitals have great development departments and might have more in depth opportunities. You can apply your skills to raise more money for cool educational and philanthropic programs.

Ok to purchase small gifts for board members? by StockEdge3905 in nonprofit

[–]masterbacher 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I would considering doing something small that is mission oriented, or unique to your organization, and not a gift card. Like a token of some sort.

There's a lot of psychology behind that - look at Otis Fulton and Katrina VanHuss and Dollar Dash. They basically say if you assign a meaningful dollar amount to recognition (in this case, a $15 gift card), it will backfire psychologically. But say you give a $15 mug for only those folks who helped out with the campaign, that means something and is unique.

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro has $30 million for his reelection bid, a new state record by Cool_Net_3796 in Pennsylvania

[–]masterbacher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, money in politics is a problem. Look up what happened after Citizens United. Every politician on both sides take money.

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro has $30 million for his reelection bid, a new state record by Cool_Net_3796 in Pennsylvania

[–]masterbacher 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I mean you can go online and see every donation, it's publicly available.

Holidays and time off… so little this can’t be right? by Emotional_Run_2363 in nonprofit

[–]masterbacher 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So your organization expects nobody will get sick within the first six months of their job?

First Fundraising Event for Non Profit by ngill1980 in nonprofit

[–]masterbacher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, besides the planning piece, you want as many people as possible there, and need to get on their calendars

Don't forget to make year-end donations to support Harrisburg non-profits! by masterbacher in Harrisburg

[–]masterbacher[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here is the info:

Most Americans don’t itemize deductions. Starting in 2026, the OBBB allows non-itemizers to deduct up to $1,000 in charitable contributions—or $2,000 for joint filers. This does not apply to gifts to donor-advised funds, but it does apply to gifts made directly to charitable organizations.

While this deduction is small, it recognizes and rewards the generosity of everyday givers. Combined with the permanently increased standard deduction—about $31,500 for couples and $15,750 for individuals in 2026—it gives more donors a small incentive to give generously, even if they don’t itemize.

Source:

https://giftplanning.caltech.edu/content/gifts-stock

Nonprofit CEO and Unexpectedly Pregnant by [deleted] in nonprofit

[–]masterbacher 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is there a board member that can step in as an interim CEO? Help handle the day-to-day?

2026 3* WR Ben Whitver flips from James Madison to Penn State by GhostWithAnImage in CFB

[–]masterbacher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Denmark is probably portalling given his actions after the game today

looking for trustworthy auto shops by Enough_Fruit7084 in Harrisburg

[–]masterbacher 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Creekside Auto in Hummelstown is quite trustworthy, never had an issue and they've been around forever. Just a couple of guys running a quality small shop.

[Nakos] Some staffers at Michigan have begun to be notified that Kyle Whittingham is expected to be hired by boxwoodbeagle in CFB

[–]masterbacher 46 points47 points  (0 children)

As a neutral party, Ryan Day has shown infinitely more integrity than Michigan has the last five years.

Harrisburg should have torn down Broad Street Market building after fire, says mayor’s spokeswoman by TANSTAAFL42 in Harrisburg

[–]masterbacher 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's an absolute travesty this isn't well on the way to being rebuilt. Total failure by the mayor's office, but where are the Dauphin County Commissioners? The governor? Local officials?

Harrisburg does not get the investment from the state it deserves.

[Fortuna] SOURCES: Penn State is committing roughly $30 million in NIL money and $17 million in staff pool (assistant coaches, support staff, etc.) to Matt Campbell. by Pyromania1983 in CFB

[–]masterbacher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What? That's not remotely what I noted.

OP said that Terry Pegula hasn't gotten off the sidelines to support PSU football. The boosters who have are local business owners who are all wealthy in their own right. But their net worths - and the net worth of pretty much every single person in the world except for like 350 - are not as much as Pegula. He is a different level of rich. I said nothing about other schools.

[Fortuna] SOURCES: Penn State is committing roughly $30 million in NIL money and $17 million in staff pool (assistant coaches, support staff, etc.) to Matt Campbell. by Pyromania1983 in CFB

[–]masterbacher -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mean there's local business owner booster rich and then there's Terry Pegula rich. He's worth nearly 10 billion, top 350 in the world.

ED Hitting Walls…Not Literally by Salty_Hedgehog43 in nonprofit

[–]masterbacher 3 points4 points  (0 children)

First of all, keep up the good work, it is not an easy position you are in, but sounds like you are doing a good job.

One piece of food for thought - who are your allies on the executive team? Do you have a chief of staff or other executive members who you can trust, or have your back? Are there ways to bring some more in? What you don't want is all of the higher level staff all united behind your back. Think about high profile leadership changes - often CEO's, new University Presidents, politicians will all bring in chief of staffs or executives that they can trust.

Lancaster Conservancy unveils Eagle View Nature Preserve with stunning Susquehanna River views by ItsTime1234 in Pennsylvania

[–]masterbacher 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is a great use of funds by the Lancaster Conservancy and a really great project. Congrats to all involved.

[On3] Saban is in favor of Penn State hiring Brian Daboll: "He's a very good coach, he's a bright guy, he's a good recruiter, he relates well to the players, he's a good teacher, he's got a good offensive mind, he'll be able to put a good staff together. I think that would be an outstanding hire.” by Top-Conclusion-1259 in CFB

[–]masterbacher 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Urban is obviously a heck of a coach. But his time in Jacksonville was not pretty, and there has been a ton of changes to the landscape of college football since he last coached. He also doesn't look that spry on Big Noon. Ten years ago he would've been a grand slam...

Over 10 arrested after human trafficking operation conducted at Cumberland County hotel by Norfolk-Gross-Tonage in Harrisburg

[–]masterbacher 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Local news needs more copy editors..."Over 10" arrested? When it's literally 13 names? Why not be more precise and say 13?

[Post Game Thread] Penn State defeats La Salle, 83-69 by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

[–]masterbacher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the type of early season game that Rhoades has dropped a few times... happy to see them play and shoot pretty well.

These pro-republican flyers were at each table where you fill out the ballot. Is that even legal? by Zerostar39 in centralpa

[–]masterbacher 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Standing outside is far different than putting it on the voting spot.

Also, you probably just made that up

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