Should I Stay Or Should I Go? (2)
3/08/10 •
Breaking up is always hard to do. Besides personal relationships, most people have a messy “break-up” with a personal trainer, hair stylist or Facebook friend. But what happens when a relationship with a nonprofit runs its course?
Some organizations have very strict rules for your commitment and they clearly tell you what finances, time [...]
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Coffee Party, anyone? (1)
3/03/10 •
The conservative Tea Party movement is celebrating its first anniversary right about now. It’s created a stir throughout the nation, best known for lots of shouting, rallies and media attention protesting excessive government spending. Now, in response, comes the Coffee Party movement.
Only about a month old, Coffee Party USA is a testament to how quickly [...]
Leadership vs. Management (0)
3/01/10 •
Leaders have followers, managers have subordinates; this is the theory that popped into my head this week as I met with a manager who was trying to lead using fear. Our “first thing Monday morning” meeting left me angry for the entire day. (Well, angry until happy hour, even the vilest bossiness can’t ruin happy [...]
Support the Local Economy – Project 3/50 (0)
2/26/10 •
Sometimes it takes a while for an idea to spread. Or at least for me to hear about it.
I was having lunch with a friend a couple of weeks ago describing my past weekend’s activities. After sharing my usual routine of going to The Firm for my workout, doing some shopping for a new shirt [...]
High-Impact Philanthropy Begins at Home (2)
2/21/10 •
When dollars are tight, consumers focus on what gets them more bang for the buck. It’s no different with charitable givers. Inspired by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and other foundations and corporations, donors and volunteers are beginning to use high-impact philanthropy models to compound the efficacy of their efforts.
One subgroup of charitable givers [...]
