Monthly Archives: November 2009

Transparency & Community Engagement: Part 1

The post that follows isn’t new.  But because I will be writing about the concepts in this post  this week, I thought I’d start by posting it again, as a sort of “refresher course.”  Tomorrow, I’ll post about why I am thinking so much about the concept of Community Engagement.  (Hint – it has to… Continue Reading

Meandering Thoughts on Gratitude

Infinite gratitude for all things past Infinite service to all things present Infinite responsibility to all things future* Thanksgiving is, of course, a day of gratitude.  However, as I consider the words above (which long-time readers here will recognize as the meditation that helps guide my day), I am realizing that being grateful is just… Continue Reading

What Management Support Orgs Make Possible

(This is the final installment in a 4-part  article. Head here to start with Part 1.) Management Support Organizations have immense potential. Looking beyond just helping the individual organizations they serve, their highest potential is the highest potential of our communities themselves. No one could be more interested in that potential than Gayle Valeriote and… Continue Reading