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We quickly learned that the development We recently had the director was focused opportunity to speak on major gifts with a nonprofit leader and was building who was concerned relationships with about how her new potential donors. development director We understood was spending his time. the challenge: The She didn’t understand executive director did why the money wasn’t not fully understand coming in. She was the process of doing her part: She fundraising. She was accompanied him to focused on one of meetings and shared the last steps in the the organization’s fundraising process: mission, strategies, funding needs and the ask. But the majority of fundraising – impact. He wrote thank you notes to follow especially when it comes to major gifts – is up on these meetings. But no checks arrived. comprised of cultivation activities. During this time, development professionals – and “Perhaps he isn’t focusing on the right board members, the executive director, and things,” she asked. “He’s great in the others – are learning where the donor’s meetings, but I feel he just doesn’t have interests intersect with the work of the a sense of urgency. Maybe I need to keep nonprofit. They are working to determine looking for the right person.” She paused the “right” ask amount, and discerning who and then lamented, “I could have saved a lot would be the right person to ask for a gift. of money if I hadn’t hired him.” Sometimes it is clear that a potential donor We knew she was looking for answers, so we or funder is excited started with a few questions. “Is there a pool continues to page 11

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Moral Authority takes UNCONDITIONAL Courage There are those who tout the statues, symbols and rhetoric of The Confederacy as “heritage not hate.” They vehemently reject any suggestion that those symbolic representations in the historic “making of the United States of America” canonize America’s most heinous and disgusting historic chapters. In their minds, those confederate icons have nothing at all to do with white supremacy, vitriolic race hatred, or celebration of systemic and institutional oppression. All of which are in absolute contradiction to the very platitudes upon which America declares her independence, freedom and justice for ALL. However, there are many others who take issue with the “heritage not hate” argument and challenge its veracity as a genuine argument. Instead they use it as an example of a lopsided misrepresentation of our nation’s historic legacy and the shared struggle to make our nation accountable to the vision of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness we all share as citizens of a free nation.

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but rather remembered within its proper context. Memorials to hatred and oppression need to be contained within an appropriate memorial context, like a museum, where those who want to see those relics of the past can go to visit them as a part of the study of history. They no longer need to be supported and maintained by tax paying citizens or given places of honor along major boulevards, avenues, or as a part of public governmental buildings and institutional grounds. New Orleans was a major trading port of institutional Chattel Slavery, as was Richmond, Virginia. In the census of 1860, the largest percentages of enslaved Africans were in the following states: South Carolina, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia and Virginia. The enslaved population was as high as 47% of the population in South Carolina. The secession of the southern states, the initiation of the Civil War and the establishment of The Confederacy under the cover of the Confederate flag, was to maintain “States Rights.” Each state should have the right to hold human beings in bondage, to use as they see fit according to their “rights” as property owners and citizens of the individual states under their respective governments.

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In the past several weeks, Mayor Mitch Landrieu of New Orleans, Louisiana oversaw the dismantling of four major markers of confederate history and removed them from the public square. Landrieu acted on what he believed to be the moral authority to do the right thing instead of the easy thing. The Mayor told the citizens of New Orleans that the statues were erected as symbols of white supremacy and the city can now right that wrong for future generations. “I knew taking down these monuments was going to be tough, but you elected me to do the right thing, not the easy thing, and this is what that looks like.” -Mayor Mitchell Landrieu The mayor of New Orleans stood on moral authority to recognize the truth of history and begin to redress its numerous atrocities and disparities as a means to elevate his city and its citizens. History is never to be forgotten

What then should we do Richmonders? Do we have the unction to put this argument forward for legitimate discussion? Silence is no longer an option when others have taken steps forward into the 21st century and recognized that where we are now, as a nation, is decidedly different than where we have Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, Ph.D. been. Is there the unquestionable courage to interrogate Founder and Artistic Director what is heritage and what is hate? Who gets to make the The Conciliation Project and Associate Professor ultimate decision? And, finally, is there the audacity to DO something if the decision is to dismantle these symbols Virginia Commonwealth University and put them where they belong? ---- In a museum. DrT@Margins2theCenter.com | www.theconciliationproject.org

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Scholar of the Week Ever since she was little, Rosheema Wright loved music. “I know a lot of people listen to music because music is everywhere, but to me music was something I knew that I wanted to do since I was little,” Rosheema said. From singing all the time to pretending to be Beyonce, music always inspired her goals. Although she enjoyed singing, she also played trombone for eight years. She auditioned and got into Longwood’s music department where she will major in vocal performance.

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of Richmond Community High School GPA: 3.89 College(s) of Interest: Longwood University Major Community Service: Church Hill Activities & Tutoring (C.H.A.T) Strong Interests: Music Favorite Activities: Sing, play trombone, draw and volunteering with children

Rosheema’s band teacher, who she has known since third grade, first trained her on the trombone. Now, he works at her high school and was one of the people who influenced her to audition for Longwood. He told her the importance of networking and connected her with someone who works at Longwood. Getting to know someone at the university and seeing how beautiful the campus was, were all influences for Rosheema to attend the school. After graduating, she hopes to become a professional vocalist and make music.

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While she is still in high school, Rosheema stays active in her school and the community. She is a member of Sisters With An Intuition, Richmond Community Jazz Band, Armstrong Marching Band, Thomas Jefferson Marching Band, Richmond Community Environmental Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Tri-M Honors Music Society, Mu-Alpha Theta Mathematics Club and the National Art Honors Society. She also volunteers with Church Hill Activities & Tutoring (C.H.A.T), one of her favorite activities

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to do. As a volunteer, she tutors the children. This is an experience she enjoys because she was once a tutee. To transition into helping others like she was helped, was a transition she enjoyed. During the summer, Rosheema also worked with the children at a summer day camp. She said her favorite part about working with the children was building relationships with them and seeing them enjoy the experience.

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With all of her extracurricular activities, Rosheema still works hard to maintain a 3.89 GPA. “I’ve learned to just not give up,” Rosheema said. “I feel like what I’ve done and how far I’ve gotten has really taught me to just keep pushing through.” After going to Martin Luther Middle School and getting into Richmond Community High School, she always put her grades first. Even when other people struggled at Richmond Community and transferred to other high schools, Rosheema made it a mission to keep pushing.

One person who motivates Rosheema is her mother. When she was five years old, her father died and her mother had to raise her and her sister. “It’s just the fact that seeing her push through, seeing her do what she does, seeing her not give up, seeing her work her hardest even when things get hard, helps me push through it also,” Rosheema said. Knowing that everything will be okay if she works for it is what motivates her. And Rosheema plans to continue working toward her dreams and goals of working in the music industry.

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The Sarah Garland Jones Change-Agent the E “Do you see me?” asks despite how rough their Pastor Don Coleman, upbringing, possess a Chairman, Board of greatness within, and Directors, of Church Hill it’s up to the community Activities and Tutoring leaders to ignite a (CHAT). He speaks to an spark that brings that audience of community greatness to the forefront. stakeholders, gathered Community leaders outside, across from hold a responsibility to Bon Secours’ Richmond dedicate time and provide Community Hospital. the resources necessary to The gathering was make better citizens. to unveil the name of the new East End This is why Mark Gordon, Community Center, CEO the Bon Secours the Sarah Garland Jones Richmond East, sought to Center. The center was make this center a reality Pastor Don Coleman, Chairman, Board of Directors, of created to serve as a safe in the East End, in Church Hill Activities and Tutoring (CHAT) space where community particular. members may join together and cultivate life skills that position them for a healthy and prosperous future. “This neighborhood is one that has not received the equity and resources that the entire Richmond community has With his voice bellowing, Pastor Coleman asked again, received,” he explains. “So this is about understanding “No—do you see me? A boy from Creighton Court, whose equity. This community deserves it; it has been a long family was dismantled by time, and we’re about making drug addiction, who entered that difference.” into the foster care system. A proud graduate of Armstrong With the heavy emphasis on High School, and then the equity within this predominantly great Virginia Commonwealth Black neighborhood, it’s no University. A member of the wonder why Bon Secours chose illustrious Alpha Phi Alpha to name the center after the Fraternity, Inc. Do you see me?” iconic Sarah Garland Jones. She was the first African American For many young men whose woman licensed to practice story mirrors the beginning medicine in the Commonwealth of Pastor Coleman’s, they’re of Virginia, plus she dedicated not afforded the opportunity her life to serving as a champion to truly be seen in the fullness for civil and equal rights for of who they are. Too often, generations to come. In 1895, they’re placed into boxes that Jones co-founded the Richmond rob them of the opportunity Mark Gordon, CEO, Bon Secours Richmond East Hospital, the first medical to realize their full potential facility in Richmond dedicated and are written off as a statistic waiting to happen. The to serving African American patients. That hospital later young men and women in the Richmond community, became the Richmond Community Hospital. Her life is 6

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New signage and introducing the cente

“This community deserv time, and we’re about m a testament to the belief that despite seeming barriers to success such as race and/or gender, creating a powerful legacy is achievable. The Sarah Garland Jones Center has three components that each serve a unique purpose, the center is your onestop-shop for programming that speaks to the entirety of a person-- mentally, emotionally, physically, and economically. First up is Parsley’s Kitchen. Boasting 1,100 square feet of operable kitchen space, Parsley’s Kitchen focuses on hands-on cooking classes, nutrition education, and helps develop and cultivate entrepreneurs aspiring to launch

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serve as the centerpiece of the organization’s Work Leadership programs. The café will provide job training for the young adults in Church Hill while also doubling as a general gathering space in which the community may dine and convene together.

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ves it; it has been a long making that difference.” their own start-up business. It holds seating for up to 15 class participants, and will serve as the headquarters for Class-A-Roll, Bon Secours’ mobile learning center. The Community Room is next, and focuses on groupbased community gatherings for both neighborhood members and non-profit organizations. It is in this room that group therapy will take place, along with workforce readiness programs that equip residents with the tools and training needed when entering or re-entering the workforce. Lastly is the Front Porch Café, which will be operated by Church Hill Activities and Tutoring (CHAT) and will

Thanks to 57 individuals, organizations, and foundations across Richmond, the Sarah Garland Jones Center will have an immeasurable impact on this city’s residents. This collaborative labor of love is providing quality, affordable, and accessible health care Through each while also providing component of the resources that promote center, Mark Gordon is wellness through the confident that its impact community. Education Rendering for the Front Porch Café will extend beyond the truly is the most individual programs powerful weapon for offered daily. He’s hopeful that through this center, youth changing the world, which is why this heavy emphasis on will begin to see the similarities between their journey and programming is cause for celebration. that of their neighbor’s, which will break down barriers, reduce conflict, and ultimately build bonds. Above all, even with all its programs and offerings, this center will be a place “We’re tearing down where, like Pastor walls,” he says. “When Coleman so eloquently you grow up in a stated, youth can be community, you know seen. Their story, their people who live four or potential, their hopes five houses down the and dreams, and most street, but you really of all, their life matters, don’t get to see other and it’s important that kids. Hopefully this they’re made aware is a place where they of it day in and day can mix and mingle; out. The community newcomers can meet is bustling with future people who’ve grown entrepreneurs, doctors, up here, which doesn’t lawyers, chefs—you always happen. They name it—and we’ve The Sarah Garland Jones Center’s Community Room don’t have a common all got a responsibility place to meet, so this center is a place where they can to help cultivate that greatness that lies within. It takes realize the potential of one another and see that each one a village, and Mark Gordon is proud to jumpstart that of us has something to offer to that relationship. We’re village that’ll make it possible. more alike than different.” Continues to Page 9 Photos: Ervin Clarke www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

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Prepare Your Kids for the Real World by Turning Monthly Bills into Lessons When you’re a kid, a few dollars can seem like all the money in the world. It can take weeks, sometimes months, to save up your allowance. When you finally decide to spend it, you might realize that $10 or $20 isn’t as much as it seems.

for each task. There are a variety of apps designed for different age groups, and some let kids create virtual accounts where they can track their earnings, spending and progress towards financial goals. You can also help children find ways to earn money from outside the family. Organizing a yard sale could be a chance for them to help you clean out the home, practice bargaining and learn valuable lessons in entrepreneurship. Even a lemonade stand or bake sale requires that they buy supplies, work to earn money and put aside some of their earnings to pay for more supplies later.

As a parent, you can help your children build important money management skills by providing experiences for them at a young age. Leading by example is a good way to start, and it can help instill good values and money habits. However, you’ll also want your children to get their hands dirty. Open up your books. The value of money is a lesson you learn over time. For young children, games, such as Peter Pig’s Money Counter, or activities that help them identify coins and bills could be a good place to start. Older children may be ready to see how much things really cost. Going over bank or credit card statements, you could explain why you made each purchase and look for savings opportunities. You can also turn a monthly bill into a teaching moment. Children might not realize how leaving the lights, heat or AC on can affect your monthly bills. You can sit down together and compare each month’s bill to the bill from the previous year. The practice of reviewing and comparing bills can help children understand that their actions have financial consequences.

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They’ll also start to learn how much it costs to keep your home comfortable. That’s a valuable lesson, one I didn’t truly learn until I had my first apartment. You could take a similar approach to the groceries or other monthly expenses. Help your children earn an income. Knowing the numbers is only part of the picture. It’ll be difficult for children to practice managing money if they don’t have any money to manage. But how, when and why children should receive an allowance is a debate for many parents. Whether you pay a chore-based allowance or offer payment based on extra work, you could use a personal finance app that lets children see how much they’ll earn

Make your kids responsible for their bills. With a steady income comes increased responsibility. Make teenagers the boss of a bill, with real consequences for late payments. The mobile phone or internet bill could be a good place to start. Figure out an appropriate portion for them to take on and require them to pay you each month. If they’re late, they lose internet access or their phone until they can pay their balance. When they don’t have enough saved to pay the bill, offer work opportunities for them to make money. Once they take responsibility for their first monthly bill, you can also share how you manage the household’s finances. Show them what it’s like to keep multiple bills organized each month, make payments by writing checks or setting up auto-pay. Then Continues to Page 11

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“I didn’t get here by myself; no one has,” he explains. “We’re here to understand them, relate to them, help them grow, and offer the guidance and support they need.” When it comes to its legacy, Gordon is also confident in the way this center will shift the perception of this East End neighborhood. “I hope this will be a spark that serves as a place where people can come, even if they’ve never been to this neighborhood before, and have the narrative of what they thought this neighborhood was challenged. Most importantly, this center’s legacy will change the outcome of the community.” Richmond is rich with incredible assets right here in our own community, specifically in the East End, and it’s time to begin celebrating the relationships, assets, and resources that already exist. There’s much work to be done and relationships to be built across racial and socioeconomic lines. Even still, the center’s staff is thrilled to be the change agents that jumpstart what we can all agree is a movement within the community. “We’re creating a friendly front porch culture for our youth,” says Pastor Coleman. “The center will be a space where not only all are welcome, but all will show up.”

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Women and Stroke: Why are the Odds Higher? Each year, around 55,000 more women have a stroke than their male counterparts. In fact, stroke is the third leading cause of death in women, compared to the fifth leading cause of death for men. Why is this? Are women wired in such a way that makes their body more susceptible to stroke? Are lifestyles drastically different than men, rendering them more vulnerable than men? Mudassar Asghar, M.D., Neurologist at Bon Secours Neurology Clinic, sits with Urban Views Weekly to discuss the unique risk factors at play, causing women to experience stroke at a greater rate than men. “Women tend to have higher incidents of stroke, but it tends to be because they live longer than men,” he explains. “They have certain specific risk factors that put them at a higher risk for stroke, which include pregnancy status, childbirth, migraine with aura, emotional stressors, diabetes, and atrial fibrillation.” So, what is it about these risk factors, or seemingly common life occurrences, that make women more susceptible to stroke? Pregnancy. During a normal pregnancy, the body experiences natural changes, one in particular being an increase in blood pressure and stress on the heart. As we know, hypertension is the leading cause for stroke in both men and women and typically occurs later in life. Studies show that because women are typically delaying childbirth until they are older, they’re at an even greater risk for high blood pressure. Pregnancy only increases those odds of experiencing hypertension, thus increasing the odds of stroke in women. Locally sponsored by:

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Psychological Association reports that women are more likely than men to report elevated stress levels (8, 9, or 10 on a 10-point scale), and are also more likely to experience the physical and emotional symptoms of stress. Managing stress levels is not only imperative for emotional health, but it also lowers the risk for stroke that stems from the physical symptoms.

Migraine with aura. Migraines with aura account for about a fourth of all migraines, and are characterized by visual disturbances such as dots, flashing lights, tunnel vision, blind spots, and even temporary blindness. For those who experience those visual disturbances, it oftentimes signals the onset of a migraine attack. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, women are three times more likely to experience migraines than men, with 17% of women versus 6% of men suffering from migraines regularly. Emotional stressors. Research shows that experiencing emotional stress leads to a pattern of damaging lifestyle choices. Those choices include smoking, a decline in physical activity, an increase in alcohol consumption, all of which lead to an increase in blood pressure. The American

Atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of heart rhythm disorder, and is characterized by a host of symptoms including irregular heartbeat, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and dizziness, to name a few. According to the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, both obesity and over-consumption of alcohol are major risk factors for AFib, two risk factors that on their own, also contribute to the increased chance for stroke. Though some younger women have atrial fibrillation, or AFib, most women are diagnosed in their later years, around 60 or 70. More women are impacted by stroke than men, primarily because women live longer, and statistics show that unfortunately, more women are also killed by strokes than men. All data considered, women can significantly decrease both their odds and risk factors by closely monitoring their lifestyle and making any necessary changes, even if those changes include taking medication. Maintain a consistent, open dialogue with your primary care physician to determine which risk factors are within your control, and dedicate to living intentionally, with optimal health as your primary goal.

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about your nonprofit, wants to get involved, and would like to discuss giving opportunities now. When that is the case, the development director will move quickly. In other instances, the time between initial visit and solicitation is often longer than anticipated. And, the bottom line reality is this: not everyone you solicit will make a gift. It is this last reality that plays a critical role in setting goals and benchmarks for the work of fundraising professionals. You cannot look at your budget, determine the revenue gaps, use that amount as the fundraising goal, and evaluate your fundraising professional against that goal. This doesn’t take into account whether or not the goal is feasible. For example, is there a large enough pool of current and prospective donors with the interest and ability to give the gifts your organization needs to receive? Developing this pool is part of the fundraising process. Fundraising takes time. It is about building philanthropic relationships: Donors are not ATM machines. Remember this and you will reduce your fundraising stress. Copyright 2017 – Mel and Pearl Shaw will be presenting at Nonprofit Works 2017 Conference June 22nd in Jacksonville, FL. www.npworks2017.org. For help growing your fundraising visit www.saadandshaw.com or call (901) 522-8727. The Deal from page 8

explain how late payments can lead to fees, affect your credit and (just like with their phone) get services shut off. Bottom line: Understanding how much it costs to manage a home and the importance of paying your bills on time can help you avoid costly mistakes. Some people learn these lessons once they’re at college or living on their own, but you can help give your kids a leg up by taking a proactive approach to their financial education. Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter. com/PracticalMoney

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