Successful fund-raising in this awful time requires re-thinking some basics. Yesterday, I emceed a workshop of 35 Executive Directors and Board chairs of not for profits as part of the pro bono activities of Harvard Community Partners of CT. The topic was Mission Statement: Tying Mission to Performance. Pairs (an E.D. and a Board member) […]
Friday, November 21, 2008
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Suddenly, a few of those in power are playing to win and doing so for people other than themselves. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have announced a moratorium on foreclosures. In American football we would call this an “audible.” It should have been called on first down instead of waiting almost until they have to […]
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Comments Off on OBAMA AND PELOSI’S FIRST CONVERSATION
Pelosi: Mr. President, so glad to have this first conversation with you about our agenda and priorities. Obama: I am glad too. I look forward to working with you and the House to bring the change American needs. Pelosi: There is so much we can now accomplish that has been impossible before. Increasing the minimum […]
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Comments Off on Survival In Recession: Hard Work for Bright Boys and Girls
The cliff is not only in sight, it is here. What to do? If you have been reading this blog for awhile, you know that each member of my group of business owners and chief executives made contingency plans and took precautionary measures in September 2007 for the storm they saw coming. At year end […]
Countless more ordinary people of equal talent never developed the leadership core required to run the show. Why not?
Friday, November 21, 2008
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