Health and wellbeing · 10 guides
Non-Profit (Children): problems and fixes, explained by Kylie
Kylie Fitzgibbons is the only non-profit (children) member of BNI Preston Center. These guides are written for a Dallas–Fort Worth reader who has the problem right now: what is happening, what to check, when to call, and what it costs.
- Your first charity gala: what happens at Hope in the Kingdom, from arrival to last dance If you have never been to a charity gala, the invitation can feel intimidating. Here is how an evening like Hope in the Kingdom actually runs, what to wear, and how to enjoy it. The evening in a few sentencesThe details worth knowing firstWhat to wear to a royal purple black-tie eveningHow the night usually unfolds
- What to say to a family whose child has cancer, and the well-meant mistakes to skip Most people freeze when they hear a friend's child has cancer, then say something they regret or say nothing at all. Here is what families tell us actually helps. Say less, offer something specific, keep showing upWords that tend to helpPhrases that land badly, even when meant kindlyMyths that shape what people say
- Money, toys or your time: which gift actually helps a child with cancer most Every kind of gift helps, but not in the same way. Here is what money, items and volunteer time each do for a childhood cancer charity, and how to choose the one that fits you. Money goes furthest, but not aloneWhat a cash gift doesWhen items are the better giftWhat about toys for kids in the hospital?
- Is a charity gala sponsorship worth it for a small business? What to ask for first A gala sponsorship is worth it when the cause fits your company, your people show up, and the nonprofit can tell you exactly what your money funds. Here is how to judge one before you commit. The honest answer before the detailsWhat a sponsorship actually buysHow to tell whether it fits your businessQuestions to ask the nonprofit before you sign
- Gala tickets, sponsorships and donations: what is tax-deductible for a Texas donor A gala ticket is partly a gift and partly a dinner. Here is how the federal rules treat tickets, auctions, donations and volunteer costs for a Texas donor, in plain language. The short version for Texas donorsStart by confirming the organization qualifiesWhy a gala ticket is only partly a giftAuction wins, raffles and extra gifts on the night
- Childhood cancer and money: when a family should ask for help, and what grants cover Most families wait too long to ask. Here is when to apply for childhood cancer financial help, what the grants are meant for, and how to put together an application that gets reviewed. Apply earlier than feels comfortableThe costs no one warns you aboutSigns it is time to reach outWhat a Leia's Kids grant is for, and who can apply
- Before you give: how to check that a childhood cancer charity is the real thing Childhood cancer is a cause scammers know people cannot ignore. These are the checks I would run on any charity, including the one I represent, before giving a dollar. Five checks that take about twenty minutesWhy this cause attracts imitatorsCheck one: tax status and a published tax IDCheck two: programs you can name, for people you can picture
- After the gala ends: how a business keeps supporting kids with cancer all year One gala a year is a good start. Here is how a company turns it into steady support that families feel and employees remember, month by month. Steady beats spectacularWhy the months between events matter mostA simple calendar for a year of supportRecurring gifts and matching
- A crowdfunding page or a charity: the better way to help a family whose child has cancer Both can help, and they do different jobs. Here is when a crowdfunding page makes sense, when a charity serves the family better, and how to avoid the mistakes that cost families money. They do different jobsWhat a crowdfunding page does wellWhere pages go wrongWhat a charity can do that a page cannot
- Your child has cancer: what the coming months ask of a family, and where help comes from Nobody plans for a pediatric oncology ward. This is a plain account of what families face after the diagnosis, the practical help that exists, and what a business or neighbor can do that actually matters. The week everything else stopsWhy the diagnosis costs more than the treatmentWhat to organize in the first weeks if this is your familyWhen it is time to ask for help from outside the family