Monthly articles from President and CEO Marnie Taylor, published in the Journal Record and online.
We find ourselves at the turn of another year, gifted the opportunity to take stock of the last and make plans for the new. Today, we may only be halfway through it, but it seems we will someday look back on the decade of the 2020s as a time of transformative change. Through the pandemic, record... Continue Reading
As someone who started my career in the for-profit world and has now served the nonprofit sector for decades, I find that there’s quite a lot of confusion among audiences throughout Oklahoma regarding what makes a nonprofit… well, not-for-profit. A nonprofit is simply a business that... Continue Reading
Year-End Charitable Giving as Important as Ever Posted By Marnie Taylor, Monday, January 26, 2026 We find ourselves at the turn of another year, gifted the opportunity to take stock of the last and make plans for the new. Today, we may only be halfway through it, but it... Continue Reading
After 92 years of service to her family, her community and her state, the world said goodbye to a truly exceptional woman. My friend, mentor and the founder of my nonprofit organization, the one and only Pat Potts, passed away last month. In partnership with her husband, Ray, Pat was known as a... Continue Reading
A bedrock of American democracy that is foundational to how we take care of people in our communities is under attack. Imagine you’re at church on Sunday, and you make a charitable contribution when they pass the plate, just like your family has done for generations. If you’re like me,... Continue Reading
As time marches on and each generation goes through its fair share of economic and cultural changes, it is a theme that each generation must also adapt to new circumstances. For those of us in the workforce through many of these trends – including the oil bust, Great Recession, COVID and... Continue Reading
All eyes have been on Washington, DC once again as the federal tax bill has taken Capitol Hill by storm. Citizens and organizations of all types and backgrounds have pored over the behemoth 1,000-plus page “big, beautiful bill,” as its provisions are sure to have far-reaching and... Continue Reading
Oklahomans have been through some tough times to say the least. Around this time each year when the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon surges through our streets, we are reminded of the harrowing day that struck our city 30 years ago, during which time I was proud to respond with the American Red... Continue Reading
‘Tis the season at the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits when we are in the thick of budget planning in preparation for our next fiscal year, which starts July 1. As you might expect, the last few months have involved various stages of analyzing data, synthesizing our monthly and quarterly... Continue Reading
The first six weeks of a new year pack a lot of punch for those of us involved in issue advocacy, and 2025 has already proven it is likely to take nonprofits on quite a rollercoaster ride. In Oklahoma, we have just started a new legislative session. There are so many firsts, with new leadership,... Continue Reading
As we look around, we are surrounded by newness – a new year, new presidential administration, new Congress, new state legislature and new opportunities and challenges. As they say the only thing constant is change, but, in some cases, what remains the same are the issues we must fight for... Continue Reading
As we approach the holiday season, I find myself reflecting on the many aspects of life for which I am grateful. From the cherished relationships I have, to the health and safety of my family, friends, and myself, there is so much to appreciate—and so much that can be easily overlooked amid... Continue Reading
