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Do you have a cause worth joining?

Is your cause worth joining? I’ve been watching the kids from Parkland, FL force the country to face our gun safety problems. They’ve succeeded in grabbing our attention for many reasons. But one important reason is that they’ve defined their cause. Successfully, boldly and in a united way. We know what they’re fighting. We know […]

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Nonprofits: Why you should stop trying and start doing

Nonprofits: Why you should stop trying and start doing Are you achieving your mission – or only trying? Last month, I read an article advising women to eliminate the word “just” from their vocabulary. The author explains why the word was bothering her: I am all about respectful communication. Yet I began to notice that […]

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