Watching Life Transition From Earth To Heaven

April 13, 2013September 12, 2022 McDow International E/Stephen McDow II

Perhaps there is nothing more powerful in life as watching life blossom and watching life enter into its winter season. Recently, I had the pleasure to once again experience a life in its winter season breathe its last few hours on earth. Many are brought to an unwavering chill when talking about death; however, I add one additional element to this rather earthly experience. It is the experience of being in tune with the spirit of a person and knowing that at any moment God could nod and say, “It is so!” This moment of transition is a sort of … Continue reading Watching Life Transition From Earth To Heaven

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Q&A: Is There Tension Between Marketing & Development? Exponential Success Depends On Synergy!

April 13, 2013April 19, 2019 McDow International E/Stephen McDow II

The tension between marketing/communications and those that produce revenue, membership/development, is often challenging within an organization. Equally challenging, are leaders who do not see a value in establishing and maintaining synergy between marketing/communications and membership/development. Organizations lacking that synergy often grapple with having to solve disjointed departmental communications and operations, inconsistent brand messaging, poor text heavy marketing collateral, and ineffective call-to-action campaigns that bore the community of existing and potential stakeholders. Recently, a well-educated Ivy League graduate and senior leader at a Boston, Massachusetts area non-profit asked me a question while addressing the details of my professional background: How do … Continue reading Q&A: Is There Tension Between Marketing & Development? Exponential Success Depends On Synergy!

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ACT NOW: Protect Young People By Removing & Banning Internet Hate Speech

January 7, 2013January 7, 2023 McDow International E/Stephen McDow II

Dear Friends, Please stand with me and other Americans to urge the US Congress, state and local representatives, as well as community groups to advocate for the immediate removal of public websites on the internet that spread hate speech and hate driven content. This is an action that can’t wait another day or year. Please utilize the letter or ACT NOW link below to inform your government officials about your concerns regarding harmful content that threatens the safety of all Americans and the innocence of our young people. Hate speech should not be protected under the First Amendment. Websites like … Continue reading ACT NOW: Protect Young People By Removing & Banning Internet Hate Speech

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ACT NOW: Congress – Sandy Proved We Need Real Infrastructure Investment

January 7, 2013January 7, 2023 McDow International E/Stephen McDow II

ACT NOW How can we remain strong if our foundation is weak? Sandy proved its not all theory – Our infrastructure is week. America – lets urge Congress to support real infrastructure investment. Do we need another Sandy? According to the infrastructure report card, 2009, the United States received a D over-all score. Are we the people okay with driving on roads and bridges, or living next to or near dams that barely received a passing grade? We shouldn’t be. Our infrastructure score breaks down as follows: • Solid Waste = C+ • Drinking Water = D- • Inland Waterways = … Continue reading ACT NOW: Congress – Sandy Proved We Need Real Infrastructure Investment

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Reflect Now: Poverty Is Immoral & Oppressive

January 7, 2013January 7, 2023 McDow International E/Stephen McDow II

In an article published recently by the Associated Press: “Poverty is spreading at record levels across many groups, from underemployed workers and suburban families to the poorest poor. More discouraged workers are giving up on the job market, leaving them vulnerable as unemployment aid begins to run out. Suburbs are seeing increases in poverty [too].” Dr. Cornell West of The Poverty Tour says, “You can’t lead people unless you love people and you cant save people unless you serve people.” What is the depth of your love and quality of your service for people, specifically poor people? Take action today and help someone in need. … Continue reading Reflect Now: Poverty Is Immoral & Oppressive

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ACT NOW: 7 Year Old American Student Asks President & Congress For Greater Gun Protections

December 30, 2012April 19, 2019 McDow International E/Stephen McDow II

As you know, according to data collected by the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention 5,740 children and teens were killed by guns between 2008 to 2009. Also, in the wake of the Newtown, CT shootings at an elementary school … Continue reading ACT NOW: 7 Year Old American Student Asks President & Congress For Greater Gun Protections

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