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You Came to LA, Took Part and Had Your Say — Now Onward to Boston for 2011
It seems like only yesterday we were gathering in Los Angeles for the Communications Network’s 2010 Annual Conference.
But that was then and this is now, and our sights are set on Boston for our 2011 conference, which will be held Sept. 21-23.
Before the memories fade, we thought you’d like to know what people thought of our LA event — what they liked, who were the best speakers, which breakout sessions were the most engaging, what could have been done better, and most important of all, what to do next time to ensure we meet, and hopefully exceed, our last conference’s positive ratings.
Why We Fight (Against Jargon)
We’re all familiar with the expression “fighting words,” but even I wasn’t prepared for the intensity of the verbal exchange that occurred when Communications Network contributor Susan Herr, and producer of our ongoing series of video chats, sat down to talk with our much-loved anti-jargon campaigner, Tony Proscio.
Admittedly it was a smart interview technique, and her tongue appears early on in the video to be planted somewhat firmly against her cheek. But if you’re not listening carefully, or you get momentarily distracted when she says it, you might miss the disclaimer that this was done all in good fun.
What An Eyeful
Over the past 2 years, the Communications Network has been sitting down with members, non-members, communications experts, thinkers, and others, and asking — with the video camera running — to expound on topics that we believe are of great interest/importance to people who hold communications jobs in philanthropy.
Before You Do Another Annual Report, Let’s Talk
My first job in philanthropy had me handling communications for two foundations that had been set up by a husband and wife to serve their personal philanthropic interests. These foundations shared staff and functions, such as finance, legal and communications, but not annual reports. Each foundation had to have its own.
