It is certainly easy now and then to get comfortable in your surroundings, especially when you are relaxing for your birthday weekend in Seaside, FL – sun, fun, family and great food abound. While reflecting on the last 49 years this past weekend, education came to mind many times. I know I wouldn’t have
Much more to Hurricane Michael! According to Tallahassee’s Mayor Gillum this morning, this is the largest hurricane to hit our area in over a century! We wish everyone the best as this huge storm approaches. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your families and the communities in its path. Much gratitude goes out to
My 30th high school reunion is this coming weekend – NSB Barracudas class of 1988! During a bike ride last week, I pondered on the similarities of relationship dynamics in high school and our places of work. Being a part of a team, in school or at work, provides a chance to build lasting relationships
In the article here http://www.afpnet.org/ResourceCenter/ArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=50009, details a small percentage increase overall from 2016 and an improvement in the donor retention rate from 2016, but the retention rate is still hovering around 45%. Retention is one of the hottest topics in fundraising, and it should be. So what can we do about it? Fundraising success is
