What an eye opener for me this morning. We’re just a few days away from Christmas and if you are like me there is always a lot that flows through your emotions – for me they range from being exhausted and depleted to being downright sad and anxious.
The old year bringing in the new – the joyful spirit of giving to others – the exhilaration of being together with family and friends – and of course the pure joy of ...
Continue Reading →I assume Jack Bauer needs no formal introduction. But for those of you that have never watched the award winning show – Jack is the larger than life figure that single handily rescues the world from complete destruction in a given 24 hour period. He successfully did this over seven TV seasons. Now that the show has been terminated I often wonder who will keep us safe…
Jack oddly enough carries many of the qualities needed for successful fundraising. You may ...
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The success of any robust and successful fundraising process centers on four basic steps. They hold true for all levels and types of fundraising, but they are particularly essential for any successful capital campaign or major gift program. In many ways fundraising is more of an art than a science – which means you have to use your intuition and common sense rather than some impersonal or overly mechanical.
Although there is a “system” that can be applied it’s more important ...
Continue Reading →WOW. That’s really all I can say after watching “Soul Surfer” a movie everyone should watch.
I am not entirely sure how much is factual and how much was based on creative license… but either way it is one of the most inspiring and motivational movies I have ever seen. The casting is simply perfect… Helen Hunt and Dennis Quaid – how can you go wrong?
But beyond the casting there are many, many lessons to be learned; not just from the ...
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