Before we turn the calendar to a new year and begin celebrating Armstrong McGuire’s 20th Anniversary, we believe that looking back on the past year can be incredibly valuable.

We are so grateful for the wonderful relationships we have built and the amazing work we have accomplished together. Thank you!

HOPE. I have hope! In September I wrote a blog post called Joy Shattered following the tragic shooting on the UNC campus. In that blog I wrote, “The normalcy of violence in our country is unacceptable. It must change, but how?”

My parents recently started the arduous process of cleaning out the house they have spent the past 23 years in to prepare for an upcoming move to New Bern, NC.

This Thanksgiving our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the incredible people in the nonprofit sector who tirelessly dedicate themselves to making the world a better place for everyone.

Apple TV’s Ted Lasso series has been a huge hit, not only for its entertaining and heartfelt storylines but also for Ted’s homespun, down-to-earth wisdom that he shares with his players, friends, and family.

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of checking off another bucket list trip with my family and soaking in the beauty of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.

Full disclosure: The blog post you are reading almost didn’t happen. Like most people, there are times where I can come down with a nasty case of writer’s block, and I was stricken by a particularly acute onset this time.

I remember my first experience hiring a consultant for the nonprofit that I was working with early in my fundraising career.