Author: Alex Budzynski

  • 5 Tips for Setting Goals that Last

    Turn Quitters Day into Winners Day Skipping a gym day, snoozing your phone alarm, giving into the temptation of a chocolate bar — if you’re ready to throw in the towel on your new year’s resolutions, take solace in not being alone. National Quitters Day was last Friday, illuminating the vast number of people who…

  • A Farewell Note from Laura Fagen

    Looking back over the last 4.5 years The close of 2024 is a time for reflection and celebration. I’ve been thinking a lot about YNPNdc’s successes, challenges, and the amazing people I’ve met over the past nearly-five years – including many of you. As I say “see you later” (not goodbye) at the close of…

  • Nonprofit News

    Giving Tuesday 2024 was a record-breaking year for giving, with $3.6 billion donated and $36.1 million people participated. Here’s the latest from Giving Tuesday. Defeating Seasonal Burnout The last 3 months of the year is one of the busiest season for nonprofit organizations. Read this article from Donorbox about recognizing and managing burnout. A Post-Election Analysis…

  • Building A Culture of Social Connection

    Building A Culture of Social Connection

    “We have all known the long loneliness, and we have found that the answer is community.” Dorothy Day, American journalist and social activist From being picked last in gym class to not being invited out with friends, we all know the dreaded feeling of being left behind. However, recent reports suggest there is an undercurrent…