Do you get frustrated that people in your community just don’t ‘get it?’ Here’s something I’ve learned: People won’t give if they don’t know that there’s a need. And they won’t know that there’s a need unless we tell them (in a way that they understand). So here’s the question, what are you doing now…
Have you ever sat in a meeting with a board member, other staff member, or volunteer (or even consultant) who gives you a list of new things to try? All of a sudden you’re saddled with more work, more expectations, and still limited time to get everything done in. Let’s change the scenario a little…
In some circles, asking for money has a very negative connotation. It might be associated with begging, or arm twisting or manipulation (at least that’s what I hear when I give trainings on asking). But it really doesn’t need to be that way. What if we were to look at the asking / fund development…
Do you get frustrated that people in your community just don’t ‘get it?’ Here’s something I’ve learned: People won’t give if they don’t know that there’s a need. And they won’t know that there’s a need unless we tell them (in a way that they understand). So here’s the question, what are you doing now…
What if you could eliminate hunger in your community? What if you could ensure that everyone in your community had a roof over their head? What if everyone had access to the right education for them? What if you could post a sign that said “Closed for Business: Mission Accomplished?” If that were your goal,…
Several years ago, my husband Rob and I had a fun weekend planned. Friday night we went to an event in Bithlo, Florida called Crasharama (yes, a school bus figure-8 race and several other ‘races’ that resulted in the track being littered with debris from cars, trucks, boats and trailers). Saturday night we went to…
My mom heard a roar come from the front room of the house. She knew it was coming and had tried to get some distance. I was just a little girl – probably about two or three – so I only know the story through what people had said. You see, my mom wanted to…
“You’re saying I should go?” my friend’s son asked. “Yes” she replied. “Are you sure?” “Yes, go.” My friend was sharing about teaching her son to drive. She thought they were turning right. He thought they were going straight. The result was almost disastrous. Thankfully no one was hurt. Communication can be so essential –…
What if you could eliminate hunger in your community? What if you could ensure that everyone in your community had a roof over their head? What if everyone had access to the right education for them? What if you could post a sign that said “Closed for Business: Mission Accomplished?” If that were your goal,…
“You’re saying I should go?” my friend’s son asked. “Yes” she replied. “Are you sure?” “Yes, go.” My friend was sharing about teaching her son to drive. She thought they were turning right. He thought they were going straight. The result was almost disastrous. Thankfully no one was hurt. And in full disclosure, the picture…
