2009-01-08T01:12:49Z http://management-strategies.net/comments/atom.aspx Quick Blogcast tag:management-strategies.net,2008-10-29:1486826 Bill Hynes 2008-10-29T20:58:45Z 2008-10-29T11:47:46Z tag:management-strategies.net,2008-04-25:1001370 Management Strategies Blog 2008-04-25T20:33:49Z 2008-04-25T20:33:49Z
There were not any handouts, but I believe most of her comments were taken from her book about Lincoln.]]> tag:management-strategies.net,2008-04-25:1000871 James Harkins 2008-04-25T15:44:01Z 2008-04-25T15:44:01Z tag:management-strategies.net,2008-04-14:968453 Management Strategies Blog 2008-04-14T10:59:57Z 2008-04-14T10:59:57Z
My first response was "not much".  Most of my experience with "friends of" has been with libraries and the friends' groups are normally interested individuals who raise funds for the library, and may provide other volunteer services, but do not sit on the board or have any governance responsibilities.

In terms of foundations, I am aware that some foundations set a certain level of annual giving that can range from $25 to $5000 or more and anyone who contributes at that level is considered a friend of the foundation, and their names appear in the newsletter,  or they receive special mailings, etc. 

In terms of how a "friends group" get sestablished, I would assume the board would make a determination of what the annual giving level needs to be and any other criteria in order to qualify for friends status.

If you could tell me a little bit more about what you are thinking, I might be able to provide more detailed information.

Keep up that volunteer work.

Pat]]> tag:management-strategies.net,2008-04-14:968026 Era Lee Caldwell 2008-04-14T10:26:25Z 2008-04-14T06:33:57Z tag:management-strategies.net,2008-03-22:912300 Sally Jurkowski 2008-03-22T21:32:54Z 2008-03-22T20:48:14Z I really enjoyed this article. At some point, I am going to look for the book and read it. I have always admired Lincoln but I was not aware of his astute practices until I read your blog. Thank you for wetting my apetite enough to encourage me to read more.
Sally]]> tag:management-strategies.net,2008-03-18:902618 Del 2008-03-18T21:27:47Z 2008-03-18T20:34:09Z tag:management-strategies.net,2008-03-07:878105 Era Lee Caldwell 2008-03-07T19:18:29Z 2008-03-07T13:55:16Z I think that is great!]]> tag:management-strategies.net,2008-01-27:793281 Jeff Smith 2008-01-27T20:49:29Z 2008-01-27T20:49:29Z
I have to say that I am enjoying reading your blogs, they are well written and it's obvious that your education, knowledge and skill level are at expert levels.

It does sadden me that in mine and your community it's about 5% of the people who serve on all the non-profit boards.

Why don't the other 95% care or choose to participate ? To wrapped up in the ME ME ME, instead of the WE WE WE.


I volunteer for American Heart Association, though not on the Board, I do have a strong sense of their mission, and I actively work to support the organization, every chance I get.
I would consider it a privilege to serve on a board such as that.


I also belong to The Knights of Columbus at my church and serve as Officer, because I wanted to give back to the community in yet another way.

You're right when you say that volunteering is the rent you pay to your community. Unlike our cell phone bills, volunteering is one bill we all should happily pay each month.

Organizations like these I have described are there to offer help, education and support to those in crisis. For me there is genuine excitement when groups of people get together for a common good in the community, especially when it spreads like wildfire.

Just recently we(K.O.C)support a young man who had returned home from Iraq, where he lost both of his legs in an explosion.

This young man of 24 is married, with a small child, and frankly we refused to sit idly by and not help.

K.O.C has partnered with Habitat for Humanity, as well as several other agencies to raise funds to build this young man a new home in Central Florida.

I cant wait to see the look on his face the day he moves his family in. I'll be sure to bring my camera to capture that Kodak moment.


In the mean time, keep blogging, I am looking forward to future posts.

Like you I am proud to wear that badge which says are "my brothers' keepers".

Thanks Pat !]]> tag:management-strategies.net,2008-01-17:771915 Katie 2008-01-17T19:48:02Z 2008-01-17T10:14:39Z What advice do you have for us? How do we decide if our questions are appropriate, if we have legitimate concerns or if we are just micro managing the agency? Thanks, K.]]>