Philanthropy reflections and fundraising resources for the nonprofit sector
According to the old adage, "you are what you eat." I believe that the same holds true for what we read. When ever I am asked to serve on a search committee or take part in interview sessions with job candidates I often include a question about … [Continue reading] about Thoughts on Future and Current Board Members
In an earlier post I outlined an example of a social media failure. In that example I related how I was contacted by somebody that wanted to add me to their professional network. After some brief exchanges with them it was clear that their request … [Continue reading] about Social Media WIN – Authenticity in Action
I had the great opportunity to attend the AFP Leadership Academy this year. AFP conferences are always a great opportunity to network with fundraising peers across the world, catch up with friends I haven't seen in a while, and take in some … [Continue reading] about Thank You Montreal: An AFP Leadership Academy Reflection
Not long ago a message appeared in my e-mail inbox: SENDER: LinkedIn suggests we may know each other. Must be because of the mutual relationships. Would be glad to invite you to Link In if useful to you. Intrigued, I searched the sender's name … [Continue reading] about Social Media FAIL and the Importance of Authenticity
It's my pleasure to have been invited to present at the 7th Annual AFP NC Philanthropy Conference in Durham, NC on August 11, 2011. My session, International Perspectives to Inform Our Best Practices, explores the context for philanthropy and … [Continue reading] about 2011 AFP NC Philanthropy Conference