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What in the world is a wine window? Created during the plague hundreds of years ago, long since shuttered, wine windows are being repurposed during COVID-19 to serve up gelato, coffee, wine, and other household goods. Amazing. Who would have thought? Some historic traditions could likewise be...

1. I miss the adrenaline rush of arriving at a special place, setting up our tables, tents, and materials in time for the crowds arrive. 2. I miss the opportunity of being in the presence of thousands of new people who will have the opportunity to learn about my organization for the first time. 3. I...

1. Reengage LYBUNTs *: Determine the largest donors (or past sponsors if you wish) who gave by August in 2018 and 2019 but haven’t given yet this year. Identify 10 people you haven't yet connected to in real time in 2020. Reach out and share updates about the impact of your organization during the...

18 to 22 months are the mean and median tenures of development staff these days, depending on which of the many studies on the subject you cite. Further, a good % of jobs remain open and unfilled for 3 to 6 months, sometimes longer. On my list to do better, knowing the reality of development...

Everyone in my line of work should have a data and mapping friend like Dave. Quickly, let me tell you why. ++ > He navigates and manipulates numerical modeling of big data systems to help a campaign sift through the noise of information, and locate the signals they need. ++ > His responsive...