As non-profit professionals, we are reliant on so many to fulfill our mission. We are constantly working to engage clients, staff, and board members.

I’m not going to lie. My boys are a bit spoiled. They are surrounded by family and friends who shower them with love, attention, and almost every toy that exists at Target.

Have you ever heard the saying “Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast.”? Many say the quote originated from Peter Drucker, an influential thinker and writer about management theory and practice.

When I first moved to North Carolina, one of the first organizations I met with was the North Carolina Community Foundation.

Modern politics do not appeal to me. I try to stay abreast of current issues. I vote. I care about the future of our country, but I don’t spend a lot of time following American politics.

First, a great big shout out to my team at Armstrong McGuire! They are talented professionals who each demonstrate professionalism, commitment to our shared work, and a keen sense of work/life balance. Smart. Willing to teach.

Last week I had the opportunity to retrace my old footsteps both figuratively and literally. I was asked to serve as the “real life example” for a Fund Development class in the MPA Program at NC State University. Go Wolfpack!

In a previous career I was in charge of implementing a large logistics solution that required the integration of equipment, software, process, and people.

It used to be that I looked forward to some down time in the summer months to get organized and catch up. Nowadays organizations work hard year-round.