Comments for Living and Giving

Comment on Align with Integrity by Justin

Justin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:13:38 +0000

You hit the nail on the head with integrity… too often it is just given lip-service, but you see it in almost every organizations core values. Makes me wonder how often integrity is actually “used” in day-to-day business alliances.

Justin
http://healthyexecutive.wordpress.com

Comment on Build Together: How You Need to Prepare for Your Volunteer Trip by Pamela Hawley

Pamela Hawley — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:38:04 +0000

Lanell, thank you for your wise support. It is so much about being present, and doing together! Thank you for your sincere appreciation.
Sincerely, Pamela

Comment on Build Together: How You Need to Prepare for Your Volunteer Trip by Lanell

Lanell — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:47:07 +0000

Thanks Pamela for a great post. My favorite part was:”You Americans just want to complete things. We want to create and nourish relationships.” Thanks for the reminder about what really matters – not checking the “done” box but the process, the exchange and the relationships.

Comment on Ask Pamela: Do I Need Big Success to Garner Big Funding? by Alena

Alena — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:55:29 +0000

I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

Alena

http://grantfoundation.net

Comment on Expecting and Creating Good by Mike Del Ponte

Mike Del Ponte — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:58:21 +0000

Pamela, great post! I love “Nothing is ever just a fax…” You’re so right. In our sector everything contributes to our efforts to change lives.

Comment on Leading Together by Pamela Hawley

Pamela Hawley — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:58:47 +0000

Marshall, thank you for your continually great contributions on leadership, management and personal values. It’s a great pleasure to read your insights, follow your vision, and share our ideas on how we can all be best leaders in any capacity, any area of life.

All best! Pamela

Founder and CEO
UniversalGiving
http://www.universalgiving.org

Comment on Leading Together by Marshall Goldsmith

Marshall Goldsmith — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:20:57 +0000

Pamela – Thank you for this thoughtful post! Happy Thanksgiving!

Comment on Ask Pamela: Do I Need Big Success to Garner Big Funding? by Pamela Hawley

Pamela Hawley — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:27:33 +0000

Mike, we are not perfect social entrepreneurs. All of us struggle, at separate times, with levels of confidence. We have to be both gentle and proactive. We have to pick ourselves up and charge forward. Commit to doing our best. Advance ourselves, and advance our organizations. Care deeply. And, also, rest.

You are doing great. Keep believing.

Mike, you are a remarkable person. Don’t stop.

I believe in you!

Comment on Ask Pamela: Do I Need Big Success to Garner Big Funding? by Marco Puccia

Marco Puccia — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:53:45 +0000

This is a great post, Pamela, addressing a very important issue! I think just about every startup for-profit or non-profit has faced this challenge. There is definitely a “Tipping Point” at play when it comes to attracting investment. Investment-seeking institutions need to be able to present authority, credibility, and capability to help quell the risk that an investor will take. This can be achieved by establishing partnerships with other organizations, bringing in credible advisors, or building momentum/hype through a base of supporters and advocates. You need a very clear and solid plan of action with numbers to back it up and people that will vouch for you and your ability to accomplish your goals. Trust can be a wary first step for an investor and new venture, but is an absolute necessity in moving forward!

Comment on Ask Pamela: Do I Need Big Success to Garner Big Funding? by mikedelponte

mikedelponte — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:51:33 +0000

Pamela, thanks for answering both of these questions so quickly. The holiday fundraising post really spoke to me. I’m really learning the importance of long-term relationships that you always speak about.

I think the issue for me was that I haven’t been confident enough in myself to visualize the continual success that will get me to the point when the long-term relationship will pay off. Some days I feel so confident and proud and other days I feel anxious and overwhelmed. Fortunately, I’m addressing this mentally and spiritually, as well as practically – structuring Sparkseed to run more efficiently.