Nothing invites dissent within a nonprofit organization like trying to settle on the perfect logo. Lots of people have ideas about what makes a great nonprofit logo. You may have not only staff but your board of directors and important donors offering input. Many of...
Sometimes the most iconic things spring from unlikely sources. Walking down the street or browsing the internet, you see company logos everywhere. You may never think about how they originated. Even if you do, you might assume they all come from slick design firms steeped...
I heard a friend say the other day she can’t remember the last time she bought a T-shirt. Yet she has dozens of them. We seem to just acquire T-shirts, perhaps from participating in marathons, attending conferences, or being really good at catching things fired...
Quick! Think of your favorite brand. What visual popped into your head? Maybe it was a company logo. With ubiquitous brands like Apple and Under Armour, logos stick in the brain. Hence, when you branded (or re-branded) your own company you undoubtedly spent a lot...
In a busy world, getting people together in the same place at the same time is never easy. If you run a community organization or even a casual hobby group, you know what it’s like. Social media provides a platform to inform huge numbers of...
The Presidential Fitness Challenge began in 1966 as the Presidential Physical Fitness Award. It became the President’s Challenge, sometimes called the Presidential Fitness Test, in 1988. In 2012, the Obama administration further modified it with the new name Presidential Youth Fitness Program (they key word...
“If only I had more time.” Do you ever find yourself saying this? Chances are you have more time available than you think you do; you just need to learn how to manage it. Entrepreneur magazine says, “It's time to remove any self-sabotage or self-limitation...
Creating a sustainable workplace is a win-win-win. You, your employees, and the community at large all benefit. You will all be happier, more productive, and more competitive in attracting job seekers! Happier, More Productive, More Competitive Happier John Boitnott, writing in Entrepreneur says, “It can be unfortunate just...
Whether you’re attending a conference or having lunch with a potential client, an attractive promotional item can make you more memorable. Promotional products range from the familiar, like mouse pads and mugs, to the more unusual, like 3D puzzles and infusion shot glasses. Going the do-it-yourself...
Cards are sometimes the simplest, most meaningful way to tell someone you care during the holidays. There is no pressure to spend a lot of money or worry whether you bought the right size. By giving DIY holiday cards, you go a step further, by...