by Carlo Cuesta | Jun 17, 2009 | Board Engagement, Collaboration
I wish someone would stand up at a General Motors or AIG board meeting and say: “You know what guys, we need to act more like a business.” It would be one of those awkward moments where everyone around the table would stare blankly at one another not knowing what to...
by Carlo Cuesta | Jun 9, 2009 | Board Engagement, Collaboration
I do not have much patience for a nonprofit board of directors that listens to reports, reacts to decisions, and offers advice. On the other hand, I am inspired by a board that takes action, creates opportunities, and builds relationships. The latter is deeply engaged...
by Carlo Cuesta | Jun 5, 2009 | Collaboration
Yesterday, I asked friends on Twitter and Facebook (many who are or were nonprofit executives) to send me punch lines. It was a whole lot of fun to read them. Thanks to everyone who contributed. If you have a punch line to share, please comment (ignore “No...
by Carlo Cuesta | May 31, 2009 | Branding and Communications
red strings Originally uploaded by fuzzonce I am always looking for inexpensive ways to help organizations strengthen their power to engage the public. One of the best ways to do this is by reaffirming your organization’s brand identity rather than trying to...
by Carlo Cuesta | May 27, 2009 | Branding and Communications, Great Nonprofit Examples
We’ve been working with Opportunity Partners since last summer. The folks on their team (both board and staff) are outstanding collaborators. From the get go they took a hard look at what was already an excellent organizational identity and recognized that they...
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