Posts In Category: Inspiration

5 of the Best Ways to Clear Your Mind During the Day

Posted on November 23, 2015 by | No comments
5 of the best ways to clear your mind

    2015 is quickly drawing to a close (is it just me, or did it go even faster this year?). We gave you tips on how to stay productive during the summer. But it’s super important to continue to give your creative mind a break even as the weather turns colder.   I’m a big fan […]

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Improvising in the Nonprofit Workplace

Posted on July 23, 2015 by | No comments
note about improvising in the nonprofit workplace

  When people hear the word “improvisation,” some say: “I watched Whose Line is it Anyway on T.V. and thought it was funny!” “I think professional actors do that at Second City in Chicago, like Amy Poehler did.” “Who in their right mind would do that?” What is this ”improvisation” that causes an array of […]

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Grading the Presidential Candidates’ Online Donation Pages

Posted on June 21, 2015 by | No comments
presidential campaigns

We are still 19 months away from the 2016 presidential elections, but Republican and Democratic candidates are already jockeying for position in the hotly contested Primary season. With millions of dollars in funding, presidential campaign websites are great studies in online fundraising and marketing. Nonprofits and for profits alike can learn an enormous amount just […]

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#3STTNPEvents at TEDxLMU - The Best for Last

Posted on June 9, 2015 by | No comments
TEDxLMU

When planning an event, there are always struggles with who and what to combine for a perfect “winning” event. There is a precarious balance to finding presenters and entertainment who are both relevant and cohesive, while providing content that is varied enough to intrigue an audience. And on top of all that, you’ve got to […]

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Webinar: How to Interview Strong (from either side of the desk)

Posted on April 23, 2015 by | 2 comments
interview and hiring red flags

As you probably know from having spent any time on this site, we are big proponents of professional development. So, it was very exciting to have Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, as our guest for a webinar entitled: “How to Interview Strong” or “How Interviewing is Like Asking for a Major Gift”. Since impressing an interviewer – and getting […]

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Voices from the Third Sector

Poverty: Myths vs. Realities

Posted on April 20, 2015 by | No comments
poverty myths and realities

People are People, No Matter What A couple of weeks ago, I had three profound experiences I feel compelled to share. First, I read in The Washington Post about pending legislation in Kansas that would place restrictions on how recipients of cash assistance (welfare) spend their money. This includes prohibiting recipients from using their assistance […]

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