By Carlo M. Cuesta Early in my career I was a theater director. My approach was to be as collaborative as possible while still conveying my vision about the play. I had a picture in my mind’s eye of how it would all go, like a film running inside my head. My job, as director, […]

WE ARE WATER MN is a unique collaboration among the Minnesota Humanities Center, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Minnesota Historical Society, and the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources. Through the WE ARE WATER traveling exhibit, hosted in eight communities, visitors reflect on local stories and the meaning and experiences of water […]

Creation In Common, a 17-year old strategic services consulting firm working with regional and national nonprofits, foundations, and government agencies, is seeking a highly-motivated, self-starter to advance the firm’s project coordination and research efforts. Our working motto is that we “Help People Lead and Create Together.” Collaboration is at the center of what we do. […]

Creation In Common, a 16-year old strategic services consulting firm working with regional and national nonprofits, foundations, and government agencies, is seeking a bright, highly-motivated, self-starter who wishes to advance their knowledge and expertise in the areas of research, programmatic evaluation, and organizational development. Our working motto is that we “Help People Lead and Create […]

  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?” “Can I really get this person to give?” “How will it change our relationship?” […]