by Steve Mullin It’s that time of year for Catholic Charities of the East Bay’s Annual Appeal, and we’re really generating momentum. This year’s appeal, “Be the Hands of Hope,” takes up Pope Francis’ call to “bring hope to those in need.” To help, we’ve put together a...
Do you ever wonder if people would love their jobs more if they didn’t have to go to meetings? I’ve attended thousands of meetings throughout my career – some excellent, some good, and some just plain awful. I learned that excellent meetings can lead to excellent...
It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Sister Marian Castelluccio as the new permanent director of mental health at Catholic Charities of the East Bay. The selection of Sister Marian was a unanimous choice, and there is no doubt that she is the right person...
I’ve been with Catholic Charities of the East Bay for almost nine months, and it seems like just yesterday when I started. Every day, I get the pleasure and privilege of working with some of the most compassionate and capable staff that I have ever worked alongside....
I don’t know about you, but I’ve heard more often than not about how nonprofits need to run more like a business. They either don’t have a strategy for the future and operate more from the heart, are not financially disciplined in how they get money to sustain their...
A Culture of Philanthropy. Prior to my career with nonprofits, I had not heard this term.What is it and why is it important to me and to Catholic Charities of the East Bay? Fundraising is essential for every nonprofit. There are many nonprofits that do it well –...
