What's Stu-ing?- Part 2

It’s Time for a Big Giving Day for Delaware

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 0 Comments

Individual donors are the lifeblood of nonprofits everywhere. While we often focus on foundations, businesses and the government, the reality is that individuals account for almost 60% of all charitable giving to Delaware’s nonprofits. So everything and anything we can do to make it easier for individuals to give is a right thing to do. That’s why the re-energized Delaware…

Podcast Episode 5: Micheal Crumble is Helping Kids Succeed

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 0 Comments

This week on our podcast we hear from Micheal Crumble. Micheal Crumble is, in his own words, “Boys and Girls Clubs through and through.” For almost 20 years, he has been focused on helping kids through their programs – from Dumfries, Virginia to greater Washington, D.C., to Silver Spring, Maryland and now Wilmington. And that work comes after a career…

Episode 4: Jacqueline Means, Delaware’s “STEM Queen”

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 2 Comments

In episode four, we take a very different turn. Jacqueline Means is Delaware’s “STEM Queen.” Her story – and her passion – are changing lives and lifting girls to stronger futures. And she is a true believer in the possibilities of Delaware. “I would say my story as a Delawarean, is one of a dreamer. I, over five years ago,…

5 Questions with Stu: Tom Sager, Founder of First State Fund at the DCF

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 1 Comments

When the story of quiet and committed community leadership in Wilmington is written, Tom Sager’s name simply has to be part of it. His decency, commitment, smarts, passion for equality, and legal leadership are known across the legal profession. He is the recipient of many awards and broad recognition. His hard work for important organizations in Delaware is known and…

Episode 3: David Stradley from DelShakes

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 0 Comments

There are many approaches to building opportunity. One area we too often ignore is the importance of art. In this week’s podcast, David Stradley from Delaware Shakespeare talks about the work they are doing to bring Shakespeare to non-traditional places – homeless shelters, prisons, mental health facilities and more…and how that changes the experience, and includes a broader diversity of people…

Building Opportunity Podcast Episode 2 is live

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 0 Comments

This week on Building Opportunity in Delaware, I talk with Bryant Garcia, Bryant is the immigration program coordinator at La Esperanza in Georgetown, Delaware. We talk about hope, about family, about religion, and about the American dream. Listen here. To check out previous episodes – the link is here.

5 Questions with Stu: John Hollis, Founder of the MERIT Program Operating Fund at the DCF

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 1 Comments

What more can we say about John Hollis? If you’ve been involved in community life in Delaware, you already know him, especially if you live in Sussex County, but truly, not only there. John has earned the respect of elected officials, community leaders, philanthropists, the religious community, and so many more. John is a man of passion, faith and caring…a…

Giving with strategy … and joy

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 0 Comments

There are only hours left for 2019 charitable giving. I wrote a piece – with Cynthia Pritchard of Philanthropy DE – about strategies for giving at the end of the year. But truly, the strategies are good for year-round giving, too. In the end? Follow your passion and be joyful. But there are other thoughts, too – about involving your…

5 Questions with Stu: U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester, Founder of the GLOW Fund at the DCF

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 0 Comments

Lisa Blunt Rochester has been serving Delawareans for her entire life. She was elected Delaware’s U.S. Representative in 2016. Prior to her election, she served in numerous public roles in Delaware, in the cabinets of two Delaware Governors, and as CEO of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League. But her work goes much further. Her enthusiasm, her passion for Delaware and…

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