Howard Freeman

Helping urban nonprofits become sustainable & growing philanthropists in their love for the city. Each of us is 'seed for the city.' Also @meadonmanhattan.

[Howard Freeman @SeedForTheCity]

Arguably, major donor fundraising by nonprofits is one of the few and still acceptable subversions to America's captivity to consumerism.

[Howard Freeman @SeedForTheCity]

Hey, New Yorkers, checked out this @Kickstarter campaign? http://t.co/10e5BiFQ #Stories cc @RedeemerNYC @RedeemerCFW

[Howard Freeman @SeedForTheCity]

Testing API connection.

[Howard Freeman @SeedForTheCity]

Have you read the "Manifesto for #Cities"? http://t.co/7dmzLEKp via @UNHabitat

[Howard Freeman @SeedForTheCity]

Cost-cutting at #nonprofits--"cheap" or "value"? http://t.co/iIwZZJJu via @GrizzardComm

[Howard Freeman @SeedForTheCity]

“I want the last check I write to bounce." #CharlesFeeney, on actively donating his last $1.6 billion to #charity. http://t.co/NYVSlLFp

[Howard Freeman @SeedForTheCity]

"Creativity. Purpose. Freedom." The power & wonder of the market. http://t.co/NzDgyWqa via @FaithWorkEcon cc @RedeemerCFW @TheHighCalling

[Howard Freeman @SeedForTheCity]

A #city's "[sacred sites] may be natural beauties or historic landmarks... But in some form they are essential." #ChristopherAlexander

[Howard Freeman @SeedForTheCity]

In China, "Soliciting donations person-to-person [is illegal]..." http://t.co/l0QQ36FN via @pndblog / The essence of fundraising, stripped.

[Howard Freeman @SeedForTheCity]

@JimmysDiner ("tater heaven"...and it is) sits on the cusp of three @livehoods neighborhoods :: http://t.co/C1JKxbli

[Howard Freeman @SeedForTheCity]

#1 wealthiest zip code in the US... #6913 for giving to charity. via @philanthropy http://t.co/QALNZ4i8

[Howard Freeman @SeedForTheCity]

While #reading should be a "gymnast's struggle" (#WaltWhitman), grant #writing shouldn't cause reader contortions :: http://t.co/6VEX7BVL

[Howard Freeman @SeedForTheCity]

"We’re at the point where we’re just getting people to think about the mental health implications of the #urban environment." via @Will_Doig

[Howard Freeman @SeedForTheCity]

"Anything that is not given is lost." #MotherTeresa. via #GenerosityMonk http://t.co/lCz1vK6g @philanthropy #fundraising

[Howard Freeman @SeedForTheCity]

Intrigued by group http://t.co/UJgcxfHl but dubious of #city-remaking that involves car execs...even if they say they're about 'transport'

[Howard Freeman @SeedForTheCity]

"Vigorous writing is concise." Famous & true words from Strunk & White. Now, #foundations say so, too :: http://t.co/NCMov34k @philanthropy

[Howard Freeman @SeedForTheCity]

What "reforms" needed in NYC re the use of public space to bridge gap btw classes? http://t.co/X0E9cTxN @Richard_Florida in @AtlanticCities

[Howard Freeman @SeedForTheCity]

If you enjoy getting to know your neighbors & you like to walk, pls vote to help this happen on the #UWS :: http://t.co/FLgguEHu Pls RT!

[Howard Freeman @SeedForTheCity]

Corporate #philanthropy's not dead; just hiding in the shadow of #capitalism. http://t.co/mkZTRkag #NotExactlyLove

[Howard Freeman @SeedForTheCity]

#Nonprofits, take note :: RT @99u: Companies perform better with women on board http://t.co/FXBlFHVy