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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?
05/09/10
Posts from New Zealand
Two conferences...
...on the far side of the planet
Simone and I spoke at two conferences in New Zealand, in late April and early May. The Red Cross Red Crescent Asia Pacific Fundraiser's Network invited us to their first "Hui" (gathering), in Auckland. The lovely Fundraising Institute of New Zealand hosted us for three days of training and listening in Nelson. Read the blog.
