Time is an interesting concept. Sometimes, we feel like time moves too fast. Other times, we feel like time moves slower than a snail. Either way, March 2020 to March 2021, was a year like no other that many of us have ever encountered. Some days felt like it went on forever, while others flew …
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Take your Daughter to Work
Working from home. Schooling from home. Everything has gone home. So how exactly do you celebrate Take Your Daughter to Work Day on April 23? Most of us have seen the hilarious videos of the important business meetings with the kids running around in the background. That is not exactly taking your daughter to work. …
My Thoughts…
Many of us are at home now. Homeschooling (or attempting to). Working from home. Trying to decide if the trip to the grocery store is needed today. We are all doing our best to make the best of the current situation. In the non-profit world, this means changing the way we do business. Cancelling or …
How do we Keep our Donors?
Donor Retention. Even the name of this topic sends chills down my spine. Donor retention is a constant battle. The segmentation, the plan, the “how do we keep our donors?” questions that occur when talking about donor retention. The stats that a good database can spit out telling you the percentage of donors retained over …
Know When to Go
Know when to go – 3 warning signs that may mean it’s time to start looking for a new opportunity.
Buy the Cookies!
It’s that time of year where those smart girls in blue, green, and khaki vests and sashes set up shop outside of our convenience stores, grocery stores, knock on neighborhood doors, and have their parents post videos on social media saying “Would you like to buy some Girl Scout cookies?” Your answer should be YES! …
Q and A with Jaime Cobb, VP of Dementia and Caregiver Education, James L. West
PBx: How long have you worked for the organization?JC: 8 years PBx: Why do you believe in the work of this organization?JC: We truly do provide the best care and are always learning. We are always applying our core values of passion, integrity, excellence, respect, and support. We are always trying help everyone affected by …
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October Nonprofit of the Month: James L. West Center for Dementia Care
Many of us today have been touched by a family member or friend who has suffered from dementia or Alzheimer’s. In 1993, a group of Fort Worth residents understood the need for a center to care for those individuals whose specific needs change daily, and they created James L. West Center for Dementia Care. James …
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Transforming Lives
Family Housing Christy was raised in an abusive home and cycled in and out of the foster care system. For most of her childhood, she was never shown love by her family. As an adult, she entered into an abusive relationship that left her homeless and living in her car, with nowhere to turn. Her …
Giving Days Should be Every Day
North Texas Giving Day was last week. This event has skyrocketed over the years as people give to organizations all in the name of competition. But why focus on just one day? Shouldn’t we consider a gift to our favorite organizations when our heart (and wallet) says it is time to give? Don’t get me …
