May: If I Only Knew Then

If I only knew about this book… if I only knew how to deal with this boss… if I only knew how to talk to that donor… if I only knew then.

How many times in your life have you said, “If I only knew ten years ago what I know today…”? Well, this month on FLiP you’ll have that chance. No, we’re not unveiling a time machine. We are, however, setting aside a month for our readers to share their professional experiences and let others in on the secrets to success. What do you know now that would have put you way ahead when you started?

Last month FLiP put out the call to people from every level of experience. We asked everyone from senior executives to our brand new intern to share the knowledge they have amassed during their career. Advice ranges from “never stop dreaming” to “don’t sit near the kitchen.”  Topics range from specific philanthropic sector experience to generic “real world” advice.

Some of these posts are short articles, and some are simple bullet point lists. Throughout the month we will be sharing our accumulated knowledge with you, and we hope you do the same with us. What have you learned? Send your best advice to FLiP Editor Maria Nardell at mnardell@changingourworld.com.

Don’t worry, we’ll be posting the one I’m sure you’re all looking forward to most – mine - in the next few weeks. For all those who want to launch their own philanthropic networking blog, this will be invaluable stuff. I know, massive audience there.

In general FLiP news – since our first event readership has gone through the roof. We’re planning our second New York City event now, exploring the creation of a free membership list, and even working on opening FLiP “chapters” in New York and Washington, DC – our main FLiP strongholds. Do you want to start chapter in your city? A lot of other additions are on the horizon… do you want to be a part of it all? Drop me a line at wschneider@changingourworld.com – and let me know what you’d like to see.