Archive for February, 2009

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A Lesson in Raising Money in a Bad Economy

A Lesson in Raising Money in a Bad Economy

It’s a Recession. It’s a compression. It’s a depression. Whatever it is, it’s bad and particularly so to non profits. Right? Recently, however, I experienced something that cannot be explained easily if you’re listening to the news and getting your worldview from the media. Tuesday morning I attended the “We (Continue reading…)

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Mobile Projector Unveiled

I remember hauling a 15 lb projector around the country that took most of the space on my carry on bag. Recently, Microvision unveiled a mobile projector. Yes, this thing is the size of a cell phone. All I can say is wow. Now I need to figure out a (Continue reading…)

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How Compelling Are You?

Great communication always involves passion for the subject. Oceanographer Sylvia Earle presented at this year’s TED conference. Her 18-minute presentation is one of the best I’ve ever experienced. She used video along along with her written speech in a seamless and effortless talk that had me mesmerized, even as I (Continue reading…)

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What Volunteers Can Do that Preachers Can’t

What Volunteers Can Do that Preachers Can’t

It’s easy for me to see what needs to be fixed in the churches I visit. I hate to admit it, but I’m a critic. I’d like to think that I’m a nice one, but I’m a critic nonetheless. After all, people don’t pay me to pat them on the (Continue reading…)