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Nonprofit professional woman writing thank you notes at her desk with an October calendar open on her desk
September 29, 2026 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

The October Gratitude Calendar for Small Nonprofits

Whom your nonprofit should thank this month, what to say, and why October beats December for it If you run development for a small nonprofit, …

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Elizabeth H. Cottrell, silver-haired and wearing a blue shirt and floral scarf, smiling as she writes a note by hand at a wooden desk with envelopes and flowers.
September 1, 2026 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

September 2026: A Calendar of Great Reasons to Build Your Nonprofit and Business Relationships

For everyone who builds relationships through correspondence—nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, and professionals in every field The most valuable …

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Pen and paper and handwritten note on desk
July 15, 2026 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

Why Should I Write a Handwritten Note When High-Tech Tools Are Faster and Easier?

Because it accomplishes something faster tools were never designed to do: a note puts your time, your attention, and your actual hand into the hands …

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James Hull Herbert side-by-side photos WWII and 2011
June 17, 2026 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

Life Lessons From A Great Dad

I post this every year as a tribute to my wonderful Daddy on Father’s Day. On August 24, 2013, he “slipped the surly bonds of …

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Jim Herbert with his P-51 the "Paper Doll."
May 25, 2026 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

Memorial Day: More Than a Long Weekend

Memorial Day is serious business—a time to pause and give thanks for those who have died for what they believe in, especially those here in the …

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May 2, 2026 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

Book Review: The Miracle of the Roses by Angela Costa Simões

The Miracle of the RosesO Milagre das RosasA bilingual Children’s Book: English and PortugueseStory by Angela Costa SimõesIllustrations by …

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Post title "What I Didn't Know" by Jill Strachan about loss and healing
March 29, 2026 by Jill Strachan

What I Didn’t Know

NOTE FROM ELIZABETH: I am so honored to have this guest post from my friend Jill Strachan and am enormously grateful she was willing to share her …

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Sprouts growing from the ground with newsletter logo, post title, and author. Spring Connection Tips
March 21, 2026 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

Spring Is Here: Renew Your Four Essential Connections

Yesterday, March 20, was the Spring Equinox—the first official day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere—when the sun crosses directly over the …

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January 29, 2026 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

Planning a Book Club Discussion of Heartspoken?

If your group is reading HEARTSPOKEN: How to Write Notes That Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire, I’ve put together a free reader’s guide to …

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