It’s been a hard few days. It doesn’t promise to get easier any time soon. The nation has mourned at our sides, and that is appreciated more than you can know. Each phone call and email, each DM and Facebook message means the world. And yet each of us mourns alone. The pain is overwhelming…. Continue Reading
Category Archives: Community Focus
Arizona’s Possibilities
Last night, one of our Immersion Course grads – the ever brilliant Alison Rapping – posted this at Facebook: Imagine what would be possible if we took all of the energy being put into SB1070 and invested it in building civic engagement, energizing our economy, creating innovative new industries, and enhancing our sense of Arizona… Continue Reading
Community Organizations: Victims or Leaders?
Last night I had the privilege of facilitating a community conversation on behalf of the Tucson Pima Arts Council. Not surprisingly, the conversation was prompted by the economy. Such discussions typically revolve around issues such as collaboration – sharing resources for HR or fundraising or co-locating. Talk often then turns to advocacy – making the… Continue Reading