Category Archives: planning
It’s In the Stars
One of my guilty pleasures is reading the newspaper horoscope column, checking out what is in store for me, my husband and my (adult) children. Today, my daughter’s said, ‘without a destination, you’ll do a lot of moving but feel … Continue reading
Good Days/Bad Days
Most mornings I go to the gym. I work out with weights, do cardio. Some days I get lost inmy workout—it’s wonderful. Somedays it is just hard. Some days I don’t really want to be there. But I am because … Continue reading
Cooking and Fundraising
If you, like me, watch the PBS show Endeavor, you know that the days of the week can be defined by the sandwiches Mrs. Thursday makes for her husband’s lunch. My mother was that kind of cook: we had the … Continue reading
Getting Ready to Plan–Planning to Fundraise
I’m getting ready to leave for 2 weeks in Rome. I know, it really is a tough life. But I hate to travel. Not going to new places. That I rather enjoy. Not seeing new things. That is exhilarating and … Continue reading
Meaningful Planning
A lot of my work is helping organizations develop plans. Plans for fundraising, board development, strategic plans. Often, I am brought in to help them figure out how to implement existing plans. What amazes me too often is what passes … Continue reading