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Diagnosing the Problem
Recently, I’ve been getting horrible headaches. And not just normal pain, these headaches are nausea inducing nightmares.
How to Make Your United Way a Bestseller
If you are looking for a good book, one place to turn is the bestseller lists. Let’s take a look at some reasons why books are bestsellers and how you can use bestseller thinking at your United Way.
After COVID-19 Will Your United Way Return to Normal?
I will not keep you in suspense, nor surprise you with my response, but “No” your United Way will never return to normal after COVID-19.
Fix Your Focus
In the past two weeks, nearly every United Way I have talked to has mentioned the same thing – lack of focus. Each of the United Ways were very aware of their lack of focus and . . .
Four Truths About Workplace Campaigns
First and foremost, workplace campaigns are HOW people give to United Way and not WHY people give to United Way. Not a single person gives to United Way because . . .