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The Transformative Removal of Jargon for Impactful Writing
As someone with a bachelors degree in English, I pay attention to words. When I worked as an administrative specialist in an IT department, I was careful about using terminology correctly–even if I...
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When the Unexpected Happens
For almost nine years I have been a volunteer with the American Red Cross. (To be precise I was a paid staff member for three of those years and a volunteer the other six.) In that time I’ve done quite...
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Make a Donation as a Holiday Gift
It’s not even Thanksgiving and there are Christmas trees in store windows. I don’t know about you, but I’m not ready for holiday decorations until Santa Claus makes his appearance at the end of the...
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DIY Gift and Donation Combinations
In Monday’s post I suggested that making a donation to a non-profit organization can be a terrific gift for someone. But even when you have carefully considered the recipient’s interests and know their...
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Book Review: Zilch
In January 2002 the thing I wanted most in the world was a “hold” button. But, hey, it was a disaster. I mean really a disaster: I was working for the American Red Cross Disaster Services, we were...
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When Calls to Action Fail
It seems that every article I’ve read recently about social media engagement and non-profit management emphasizes the importance of a call to action. It’s not enough to tell your readers about...
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My Proudest Moment
In case you didn’t know, March is American Red Cross Month, as it has been every year since 1943. On March 1 the Cape Fear Chapter tweeted an intriguing question: “What is your favorite experience with...
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People Shouldn’t Have to Live Like That
Last week I attended a “Hunger Banquet” sponsored by Oxfam America. In my role as a citizen of the world and occasional do-gooder, I’ve come to enjoy programs at the Action Center to End World Hunger,...
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Give, but Give Wisely
Many bloggers have been posting information on donating to the relief efforts in Japan following the earthquakes and tsunami on March 11. It’s good information and I’ll share a few links, but first I...
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Making Social Media Do Good
Last month I attended Social Media Week New York. As most of my career has been spent in non-profits, I registered for panels on non-profits, international development, and using social media for...
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My American Red Cross Anniversary
This past Saturday, October 5, was my 12-year anniversary with the American Red Cross. How did this happen? Where did the time go? When I tried to write about it, words failed. Or, rather, words...
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My American Red Cross Anniversary
This past Saturday, October 5, was my 12-year anniversary with the American Red Cross. How did this happen? Where did the time go? When I tried to write about it, words failed. Or, rather, words...
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