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Comment on ADVERTISE by Carol Warkoczewski

Carol Warkoczewski — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:38:57 +0000

I just heard about this mag from YNN tv. Great idea! I am the founder and executive director of the Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects (I-LinCP). We are working to support efficient and effective design, construction, and operations of our public buildings and projects through collaborative means.

Comment on New! GivingCity Austin #8 Featuring The Guide to Great Fundraising Events by Well… If You Don’t Want New Guests (or Donors) « Narissa Johnson

Well… If You Don’t Want New Guests (or Donors) « Narissa Johnson — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:00:11 +0000

[...] If you are interested in learning about organizations I think are doing it right – let me know, send me an email! Looking for some tips? Check out GivingCity’s article in Issue #8. [...]

Comment on What to think about Komen now… by Kati

Kati — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:22:15 +0000

I think that it is totally contradictory for Komen to support Planned Parenthood when there is an established link between breast cancer ( precisely what Komen alleges to be battling against) and abortion (Planned Parenthood provides abortions) Therefore, planned parenthood services put women at risk for breast cancer… the same cancer Komen alleges to be trying to eradicate…. get it? http://www.abortionbreastcancer.com/The_Link.htm
And in addition as far as contraceptives being a MUST for companies to provide to employees, this is anything but good news for religious FREEDOM, which this country was founded on and which protected up until the Obama administration. Forcing institutions ,that are morally opposed to contraception, is in fact not progress at all.
And at this moment you may be celebrating because this infringement of rights aligns with your personal philosophy, but try to imagine the ramifications of limiting religious freedoms. http://diopitt.org/hhs-delays-rule-contraceptive-coverage
ExPlORE the issues for yourself and get a balanced view before you wholeheartedly swallow what the liberal media and this website are feeding you!

Comment on What to think about Komen now… by Haila Yates

Haila Yates — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:18:15 +0000

Great perspective, Monica! This is spot on. It certainly is complicated. And we aren’t privy to all the facts that led to this decision. However, as a fellow nonprofit communications professional, it’s Komen’s communications strategy following the decision that really bothers me. Not the decision itself. Nothing against Komen at all, I just wish they were handling the fallout better.

Comment on What to think about Komen now… by Stop Giving to the Susan G. Komen Foundation! - Pilant's Business Ethics | Pilant's Business Ethics

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:27:36 +0000

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Comment on What to think about Komen now… by Rachel Lasseter

Rachel Lasseter — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:55:26 +0000

Hear hear!!

Comment on FEB 14: Saving Philanthropy, screening and seminar by Kate

Kate — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:02:39 +0000

I am very excited about this event! Southwest Key Programs and Isaac Castillo have prepared exciting and informative presentations to help all non-profits- funders and grantees- track progress towards goals!
Please join us with folks from Urban Connection, AnyBaby Can, Breakthrough, Center for Public Policy Priorities, Communities In Schools of Central Texas, Front Steps, Greenlights , Hospice Austin, KDK-Harman Foundation, Life Works, Austin Film Society, and OneStar Foundation! Email me with questions. savingphilanthropy@gmail.com

Comment on List of free meeting spaces for Austin nonprofits by R. Brent Lyles

R. Brent Lyles — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:52:54 +0000

Wait, what? Me, pressure someone? Never! I’d like to second Julie’s suggestion of the libraries. I’ve held a number of meetings at the Carver Branch, and library rooms are high on functionality, if not ambience. P.S. There’s also a need for a list of free or low-cost meeting places that serve food & drink, like restaurant banquet rooms…

Comment on The Three Wise Men, 2011 by Jan Gunter

Jan Gunter — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:43:14 +0000

Loved this post! Yes, please bring me gifts, and allow me to bring you some as well. LOVE the gift-giving! Of course there are issues with it – stress, money, too many things, etc. But I’m with you – let’s keep the gift-giving going and enjoy it.

“Aw, you brought gifts? You didn’t have to.”

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Comment on The Three Wise Men, 2011 by narissa

narissa — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:27:57 +0000

i was thinking today that i was glad i wasn’t out there fighting people trying to get THINGS for others… that urge to not be given gifts or exchange gifts… it comes more from a desire to not add more to the THINGS.

you want to get me a gift?

Spend time with me where we can laugh; share a meal; go out to row with me; go for a walk; or make a donation to an organization that i care about.

Nourish our souls and bodies in ways that don’t add to the THINGS.

THAT is a gift i can get behind.