by Carlo Cuesta | Jul 30, 2018 | Board Engagement, Collaboration, Resource Development, Uncategorized
By Carlo M. Cuesta Most board members and volunteers have an unhealthy relationship to fundraising. They often place it within the context of having or not having enough power (personal wealth, connections, and influence). “Do I know enough wealthy people?”...
by Carlo Cuesta | Oct 6, 2016 | Client Spotlight, Uncategorized
As advisors to superheros, we take great pride in working with our clients and highlighting their amazing work. This superhero spotlight is about the The Minnesota Board on Aging. What makes their team superheroes? The Minnesota Board on Aging, its staff and...
by Carlo Cuesta | Oct 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
What is Dracula’s Greatest Fear?… A Community of Stakeholders – Happy Halloween from Creation In Common
by Carlo Cuesta | Oct 27, 2015 | Board Engagement, Collaboration, Creativity and Innovation, Uncategorized
How do we ask a community what it needs? By recognizing our individual assumptions and biases as well as letting go of what we think are the answers. We need to bring ourselves and our… Respect for each individual’s experience Recognition of strengths and assets...
by Carlo Cuesta | Sep 30, 2015 | Board Engagement, Collaboration, Creativity and Innovation, Uncategorized
What Makes a Great Board Member? One who sees the life of the organization within the life of the community. Great board members seek to answer these questions… What are the needs of the community? Which of these needs is our mission best positioned to address?...
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