Almost: Musing from one who has defied the odds

September 30, 2014

I saw him from across the room, walking toward me, and my heart leaped with anticipation. Just before I noticed him, I had been the guest speaker at the fraternity’s father-son dinner, sharing my life story of goals and my change of goals after surviving being shot in the head during my college years at…

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Where Do We Go From Here—One Person’s Thoughts

February 20, 2014

A reporter from a national publication recently called me, as they frequently do at the end of the year, to ask “What will happen in fundraising in the next year?”  Everyone is always wondering what is going to happen in the future, just like they were wondering what would happen after the recent presidential election. …

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The Yo Art Project

February 20, 2014

The Yo Art Project Yo Art, Inc. is a non-profit organization recognized by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials for its after-school program, working with inner-city youth. Using one-to-one mentoring, the organization helps boys and girls establish goals and see the unlimited opportunities that are available beyond the bounds of their local neighborhoods.…

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Leveraging Web Sites for High-Impact Marketing

May 29, 2012

In summary, as more people move online and weave the Internet into their lives, fundraisers and marketers need to act now to transform their organizations’ Web sites into highly effective marketing tools.

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