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This tight, showy case unfolds like a great greeting card filled with tantalizing promises and mesmerizing imagery.
05/31/10
Under the microscope...
Critiqued: A major league AR
American Refugee Committee 2008
I love this annual report for its brains and beauty. Still, there are a few, mmm, flaws...?
05/30/10
Howz your special appeal doing?
New in the critique box
Yes, that kind of museum
Margaret Mead: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world." And create a terrific Toy & Action Figure Museum that's become a popular tourist destination in Oklahoma. The museum just issued a special appeal -- but response is lagging. See the critique.
05/16/10
Will work for scenery...
Consultant in Residence
Had this thought while hiking in N. Zed
(N. Zed = New Zealand, so natives say) What if, instead of coming to your great location for just a day or two, we came for two weeks and crammed in as much one-on-one consulting work with nonprofits as possible, for a flat fee paid by a sponsor like a community foundation or institute or corporate sponsor? Curious, even worthy, idea?
