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May 4, 20203 min read

WHY DOESN’T CONGRESS LIKE THE 501(c)6?

If your corporate structure happens to be as a 501(c)6, that headline probably got your attention. In a recent POLL RDG conducted, 70% of...

Apr 23, 20203 min read

LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE GREAT RECESSION

Do you read The Hustle? It’s an online subscription news service that offers an edgier dive into the topics of the day. Mike and I have...

Jan 29, 20192 min read

“One Million Dollars”

That was my answer 20 years ago today when asked by the CEO of the Southern Company “what do you need from me?”. Those were my only...

Dec 13, 20183 min read

Planning Now Translates To Future Fundraising Success

A few months ago, I had the pleasure of joining a panel at IEDC’s Annual Conference in Atlanta where my role was to speak about the...

Oct 16, 20182 min read

How Do We Prepare For The Next Recession?

From the most recent Economist: “The world should start preparing for the next recession while it still can” We are ten years removed...