CDP's tag-line for nonprofits is "Get organized. Get funded." Be sustainable. We encourage nonprofits to work toward the long-term viability of their nonprofits. Resource development is a marathon, not a sprint.

Partnerships are a two-way street and we need to be actively looking for ways to connect to be helped and help others.

According to Nonprofit Quarterly the average nonprofit executive director stays six years. For new nonprofits? It's less than two years.

Relationship results from cultivating connection. Connection gets you in the door but it doesn't give you carte blanche access. For example,

See people. See the helpers (as Mr Rogers said). See those who are working in the trenches, in the background and without fanfare. A few people…

Are we consistent with who we present ourselves to be at work? At home? In our social circles? On line? Or do we find that we are fractured in how we present ourselves? Are we one way at one place and a different version of ourselves somewhere else?

…is challenging. Most days I take that challenge on and enjoy it. Today I'm overwhelmed with stories of turmoil both domestically and abroad.

The organization has done an amazing job of on-boarding new board members. Really impressive (and I'm not easy to please in this area). It was nice to approach board governance from the receiving end of things rather than a training perspective.

It usually includes both the element of surprise and something happening quickly. Life can change on a dime - suddenly. We know that reality in our heads but yet we are shocked

It was a word we heard many times over the pandemic. Like a song that gets overplayed on the radio, some words are overplayed and lose their punch.

Who doesn't need to do that? Yes, perhaps the 'house' is a place-of-residence but it also pertains to our work environments. Here it is.

It's a fun way to learn more about each other but it's really helpful in navigating HOW to connect with people to ensure they feel appreciated.

Yes, to me perhaps, but certainly to each other.

The explosion of Instagram, Pinterest, photos shared on Twitter, Facebook, and yes, even on LinkedIn demonstrate that yes, pictures draw us in. But do they always tell the right story?

I love a fresh start. I love new beginnings where we can start anew.

Stewardship. It's such an important concept. Stewardship is quality use of our time, talent and resources (treasure, for those who prefer alliteration). It's so incredibly important for all of us.

Something I've never done before. Some might call it a mini-sabbatical or a retreat or just a getaway.

It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit. OR There is no limit to what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit. Two versions. Same thought.