Have you ever listened to someone’s long introductory sales pitch at a networking event and thought, please, don’t let me sound like that guy? Perhaps you’ve noticed superficial people at networking events and contemplated how to foster meaningful connections. Maybe you’ve asked yourself how on earth to follow up with all these new contacts without […]
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3 Outreach and Fundraising Tips I Learned At Philanthropy Day Long Island
Philanthropy Day Long Island Philanthropy Day Long Island is an annual conference of the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Long Island (AFPLI.) This all-day conference includes lots of helpful workshops, as well as awards to notable nonprofits. This year, instructors explained how to create a culture of philanthropy, recognize success, and focus on individuals in […]
Long Island Shark Week Special: Gold Girl Scout Creates Shark Documentary
Introduction Shark Week is underway on the Discovery Channel, complete with frightening and captivating creatures. Yet, this is not the whole story. Girl Scout Gold Award recipient Sarah Jackson enlightens her viewers with a documentary about the true nature and diversity of the myriad species of sharks. “People think that sharks are these huge scary […]
IABC Long Island: Hurricane Sandy Heroes
Personal Introduction On June 5, 2013, the Long Island chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) awarded individuals and groups whose effective communications provided significant assistance during and after Hurricane Sandy. The awards were held at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. In addition, some of the honorees’ Hurricane Sandy initiatives are […]
Hockey Feeds Smithtown Hungry: Youth Organize Roller Hockey Clinic
My Commentary As the New York Islanders prepare for game 4 of the playoffs, this post takes a look at two creative high school students who turn their passion for hockey into a fundraiser for the Smithtown Food Pantry. Tenth graders Connor Negri and Michael Tarquinio, of Smithtown High School East, were recognized for their […]
VetsBuild: Career Opportunities in Green Construction for All Long Island Veterans
My Commentary As a job seeker myself, I enjoy reading and writing about worthwhile Long Island employment opportunities. VetsBuild offers Long Island veterans a clear path to employment in green construction. VetsBuild Offers Free Job Training to Veterans Since 2012, VetsBuild has been training veterans to work in home construction, with the support of a […]