Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years.
No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: Knowing when to come in out of the rain; Why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; and maybe it was my fault.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place: Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.
Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; by his wife, Discretion; by his daughter, Responsibility and by his son, Reason. He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers: I Know My Rights. I Want It Now. Someone Else Is To Blame . I am a Victim
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Passing the Torch
This has to be my favorite post as of yet. Its official; Bill Brown is now the Executive Director of DonorsResource.org.
This decision was incredibly easy. I've been driving our org since '05 and simply put; it was time to open the window and let some fresh air in.
Bill came on board ready to rock. Since, he has been instrumental in leading us to higher ground.
I will be serving as a board member, happily focusing on marketing and development.
Congrats Bill, I'm confident in how far you will carry the torch.
This decision was incredibly easy. I've been driving our org since '05 and simply put; it was time to open the window and let some fresh air in.
Bill came on board ready to rock. Since, he has been instrumental in leading us to higher ground.
I will be serving as a board member, happily focusing on marketing and development.
Congrats Bill, I'm confident in how far you will carry the torch.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Hail to George Fox University!
All thanks to Jeff Vandenhoek who heads up the MBA program at George Fox, we at DonorsResource.org have a much clearer shot at our stated mission and goals.
Three students Mark, Steve, Josh (cohort 47) and executive MBA student, Denise took on their tasks like champions. Click-by-click each step of our site was reviewed and recorded on a process map. Policies, procedures were examined and many difficult questions were asked.
During this in-depth examination donors and nonprofits were also interviewed. Seriously, no stone was left unturned.
Bravo cohort 47! We thank you and our community benefits greatly in the end.
Three students Mark, Steve, Josh (cohort 47) and executive MBA student, Denise took on their tasks like champions. Click-by-click each step of our site was reviewed and recorded on a process map. Policies, procedures were examined and many difficult questions were asked.
During this in-depth examination donors and nonprofits were also interviewed. Seriously, no stone was left unturned.
Bravo cohort 47! We thank you and our community benefits greatly in the end.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
LinkedOut
Choices have to be made about everything and I decided to delete my profile on LinkedIn.
It was never really clear to me how to properly benefit from its offerings of being a professional connection point. What does building your network really do? Who spends time reviewing the recommendations of others?
For the time being the plan is to continue on with twitter, blogging and facebook, which, albeit is more of a functional personal indulgence.
However, twitter is dancing around the chopping block.
It was never really clear to me how to properly benefit from its offerings of being a professional connection point. What does building your network really do? Who spends time reviewing the recommendations of others?
For the time being the plan is to continue on with twitter, blogging and facebook, which, albeit is more of a functional personal indulgence.
However, twitter is dancing around the chopping block.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Do what you say you'll do!
Yesterday I comitted to advise the board of RESPIRE, a nonprofit that offers tools to single parents to live their best lives.
Through the process of making this decision, it boiled down to one question and that was if I am willing to get projects done in a timely manner.
I've made it part of my personal mission to follow through even down to casually exchanging business cards with others. If the famous words "I'll call you...lets do coffee", etc. comes out then its done. I reach out.
Last night after the first board meeting of RESPIRE I came home and knocked out my list. Don't get me wrong, procrastination is my favorite nemesis, and I know for sure the reward of getting things done far outweighs the rush of scrambling at the last minute.
Give doing what you say you'll do a try. It will surprise people and boost your mojo in ways you can not imagine.
Through the process of making this decision, it boiled down to one question and that was if I am willing to get projects done in a timely manner.
I've made it part of my personal mission to follow through even down to casually exchanging business cards with others. If the famous words "I'll call you...lets do coffee", etc. comes out then its done. I reach out.
Last night after the first board meeting of RESPIRE I came home and knocked out my list. Don't get me wrong, procrastination is my favorite nemesis, and I know for sure the reward of getting things done far outweighs the rush of scrambling at the last minute.
Give doing what you say you'll do a try. It will surprise people and boost your mojo in ways you can not imagine.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
More Moms on the JOB!
The following was brought over directly from MY LITTLE WAITING ROOM
My Little Waiting Room™ is a non-profit started by three Oregon moms who have the dream to bring drop-in child care to the hospital.
Our mission is to promote the health and well-being of families by bringing drop-in child care to the hospital so that children can thrive as families heal, according to the My Little Waiting Room™ Child’s Bill of Rights.
We figure since grocery stores, gyms, community centers and other locations offer this needed service, hospitals should too. Especially since families at the hospital are often in crisis and could really use the help.
We believe for families to realize the brightest possible futures together, their ability to obtain medical attention is vital. We further believe children have the right to thrive as their family members seek that care. That’s why we’ve written the following Bill of Rights which guides our project:
Bill of Rights
1. As a child, I deserve competent care while my family member seeks medical attention.
2. As a child, I have the right to keep learning and growing socially, emotionally and intellectually while my family members take care of their health.
3. As a child, I deserve help managing the stress caused in my life by my family's medical situation.
4. As a child, I need sanctuary and a place to call my own where I can seek peace, friendship and security while my family members are treated medically.
My Little Waiting Room™ is a non-profit started by three Oregon moms who have the dream to bring drop-in child care to the hospital.
Our mission is to promote the health and well-being of families by bringing drop-in child care to the hospital so that children can thrive as families heal, according to the My Little Waiting Room™ Child’s Bill of Rights.
We figure since grocery stores, gyms, community centers and other locations offer this needed service, hospitals should too. Especially since families at the hospital are often in crisis and could really use the help.
We believe for families to realize the brightest possible futures together, their ability to obtain medical attention is vital. We further believe children have the right to thrive as their family members seek that care. That’s why we’ve written the following Bill of Rights which guides our project:
Bill of Rights
1. As a child, I deserve competent care while my family member seeks medical attention.
2. As a child, I have the right to keep learning and growing socially, emotionally and intellectually while my family members take care of their health.
3. As a child, I deserve help managing the stress caused in my life by my family's medical situation.
4. As a child, I need sanctuary and a place to call my own where I can seek peace, friendship and security while my family members are treated medically.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Paying it Forward
The Sun Montessori School in SW Portland paid it forward, for real, when they installed central air and donated 6 large window units to the Peninsula Childrens Center in NE Portland.
The units needed to be picked up within 8 days so we put this connection on the fast track by sending out an email blast to our registered organizations and within 1 day the match was made.
This is what I'm talking about. My vision is that initial thought is how what we have in surplus can be of use to others and giving becomes a knee-jerk reaction.
The units needed to be picked up within 8 days so we put this connection on the fast track by sending out an email blast to our registered organizations and within 1 day the match was made.
This is what I'm talking about. My vision is that initial thought is how what we have in surplus can be of use to others and giving becomes a knee-jerk reaction.
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