[AI-assisted as I had a few groups asking for this ASAP.] Most people show up to your pitch meeting without having given it much thought. No prep. No pre-work. When they looked at their calendar that morning, this meeting registered as a break—an hour to receive, not engage. A chance to sit back and let… Continue reading How to Run a Fundraising Meeting
For When You’re Attacked
Trump is coming for every organization, institution, and public figure on the Left. All of them. It’s a certainty. You’re not going to be spared. He just hasn’t gotten to you, yet. The classic playbook for crisis communications does not work when faced with an attacker who wants to leave you cowed and powerless. To… Continue reading For When You’re Attacked
What You Can Do
This NYT op-ed by Jamelle Bouie is a great and clear summary of what’s happening to us right now. But shaping the narrative isn’t your only form of power to push back. I, like everyone, hope Congress rediscovers and wields its power. That the court cases will win and be enforced. But I’m not counting… Continue reading What You Can Do
Geoffrey MacDougall 