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They Did Good Stuff I Guess
Recently, I was catching up with a long-time friend who I’ve known since high school and the topic of United Way came up.
Why Your United Way Must Beat 15%
There are lots of numbers you can use to measure the performance of your United Way such as how much money you raise, how much you invest in programs, etc. No matter what numbers you use, I would strongly recommend you add two more numbers to your list . . .
Planning With Passion in Mind
Recently, I was tasked with planning something of the utmost importance: my upcoming trip to Chicago with my sister.
Declining Workplace Campaigns are Not Your Biggest Problem
No one questions that declining workplace campaigns are a problem, but they are not your biggest problem.
Six Sayings for Your Bulletin Board
Over the course of working with United Ways for the past 32 years, there are several sayings which find their way into my speech on a fairly regular basis. Here are six of the sayings I use most frequently . . .
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.