Robert Kurzban

Over the years, Robert Kurzban has developed a number of grant proposals for the benefit of Art Sphere, Inspire Philadelphia, Project S.A.V.E. and PhilaSoup — just to name a few. Strengthened by a background in research, his approach to writing suits the role of Grants Coordinator and Writer. Always hands-on, he works directly with Executive Directors and members of staff to understand each nonprofit as thoroughly as possible. Developing grant proposals and securing grant funding is a labor o...

In 2019, Robert Kurzban and Elena Svitavsky met at a New York City diner to catch up on each other’s careers. Friends for nearly three decades, Robert and Elena both maintain successful careers in writing and editing. Both are well-versed in catering to a diverse range of styles and genres. Each maintains their own unique industry specializations. Their combined portfolio is demonstrative of their experiences in financial services and writing for nonprofit organizations.
Elena is a communicat...

Supporting nonprofits can be questionable. With so little information available on grassroots initiatives, it can be difficult to determine whether or not your funds will actually support the cause in question. Charity Navigator is stepping up to add clarity to the challenge with a unique nonprofit rating system.
Encompass, an all-new rating system developed by Charity Navigator, aims to highlight the facts of nonprofits and charities across a variety of causes. Longtime nonprofit supporter a...

If you’re in the Cleveland, Ohio area and you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and spring into action — this nonprofit organization needs your help! Young, healthy individuals preferred.
Times are tough for Greater Cleveland Volunteers, a nonprofit organization that matches eager volunteers with charitable efforts throughout Cuyahoga County. The nonprofit is normally strengthened by over 2,000 active volunteers. However, due to the risky presence of COVID-19, that number has drastically ...

In New River Valley, VA, a local initiative rolled out an ‘Online Giving Day’ to benefit nonprofits in the area. The relief may be just what local nonprofits need to survive and get back on their feet amid COVID-19.
The Community Foundation of the New River Valley hosted its 7th annual Online Giving Day on June 24, 2020. Calling on area residents, the initiative set a financial goal of $325,000 for the fundraiser. All proceeds will benefit more than 100 nonprofits in the NRV area. The best pa...

Are you interested in the Garces Foundation’s English for the Restaurant and Everyday Living (EREL) program? If so, registration is now OPEN for this year’s Summer Session 2020!
English for the Restaurant and Everyday Living (EREL) is a 12-week program of English language instruction. Each course is tailored to meet the needs of workers — and diners — of the restaurant industry. Additionally, the courses also teach life competencies. The Garces Foundation hopes that these courses will assist ...

Alabamans showed their support for the nonprofit information hotline, Wiregrass 2-1-1 with the purchase of t-shirts and hats sporting the message “Love Dothan.”
For locals of Dothan, Alabama who are in need, Wiregrass 2-1-1 is a necessary go-to. Standing by a mission to collaborate, inform and connect, Wiregrass 2-1-1 is a Dothan-based information hotline that provides callers with information on local nonprofits and charitable initiatives based on the caller’s unique needs. Whether a family ...

The global COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges for nonprofits. From lack of steady revenue to difficulties in receiving federal relief — nonprofit organizations are struggling to stay afloat. A helping hand from civic leadership is needed now more than ever.
From childcare to food aid and professional skill-building — nonprofit organizations change and empower lives. Without the work of nonprofits, many families would struggle to survive. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has...

February 27, 2020 – Community-based non-profit organization, the Garces Foundation, welcomes Robert Kurzban to their staff! Kurzban joins the team as the Grants Coordinator.

When it comes to freelance writing, outsiders are quick to make their assumptions. In Part II of APMAFW, Robert Kurzban peels away at another common misconception about the profession.
Welcome back to another installment of Robert Kurzban’s Assumptions People Make About Freelance Writers. (Or APMAFW, for short… maybe it will catch on. Maybe it won’t.) Before diving into this common misconception about freelance writing, be sure to check out Part I!
The assumptions are in abundance when you te...

Advertisements for Grammarly are everywhere. For inexperienced writers, the software is a God-send! But the actors in the videos who claim to be professional writers present more questions than answers. Robert Kurzban asks: who is Grammarly for?
You may not know exactly what it is. But if you’ve spent any time on the internet in the past year, chances are, you’ve heard of Grammarly. The actors in the advertisement videos claim that they’ve experienced dramatic improvement in their writing -- ...

Welcome to 2020! New year. New decade. New resolutions for the new year! Haven’t decided on a new year’s resolution for 2020? Don’t sweat it! Robert Kurzban has you covered with his top four new year’s resolutions for freelance writers.
Out with the old -- in with the new! Rework that portfolio for the new year. After all, we are in a new decade. Now’s as good a time as any to get in there and shake things up! Start strong with a brand new piece hot off the press. Then, evaluate what represen...

The government of California announced California Assembly Bill 5 in early December. Targeting ride-share companies, AB5 aims to require employers to categorize workers as employees, rather than independent contractors. With their income on the line, freelancers are in a frenzy over the announcement. Freelance writer, Robert Kurzban, discusses how they're fighting back against AB5.
In last week’s blog post, I discussed the recently announced California Assembly Bill 5. Specifically, I represe...

California legislators have set the gig economy ablaze with California Assembly Bill 5. Going into effect on January 1, 2020, AB5 will reshape the concept of freelancing in the state of California. Freelance writer, Robert Kurzban discusses what this means for professionals in his industry.
After a resounding push for employee classification from workers of Uber, Lyft, Instacart and DoorDash, California legislators have responded. The response is California Assembly Bill 5. At the surface, AB...