Mission Recognition

Corporate Innovation

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:37:00 +0000

A subject SM& is exploring at our panel on Thursday, corporate innovation is most effective when it can be translated into best practices and replicated by others. So I was intrigued by a recent...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

Innovation: Spreading the Word in Unconventional Ways

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:01:00 +0000

Talk about thinking outside the box. New York Daily News reporter Elizabeth Lazarowitz recently wrote a piece, “Art to dry for: Artists install exhibition at laundermat dealing with NYC housing...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

We take our job seriously, even if we look silly doing it!

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:28:00 +0000

This is a picture of Tina Cassidy, vice president at Solomon McCown who heads up the real estate practice. It was taken Friday on the site of a $341 million, 237-bed replacement hospital for Capital...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

What we can learn from HBO

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:55:00 +0000

In today’s Boston Globe, Peter Funt, a writer and TV host, says cable television has been successfully charging for content and argues that internet news sites can and should do the same. He...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

Trick or Treat: Did the media make your costume?

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:37:00 +0000

Last year Sarah Palin was the popular Halloween disguise. How could it not be with all the attention that was being paid to the election and the uncanny resemblance Tina Fey had to Palin when playing...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

H1N1 Outbreak Declared National Emergency

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:10:00 +0000

By now it is near impossible that you have not heard of H1N1 or swine flu. It has invaded the media and pandemic planning has even been parodied in the Dilbert cartoon. It was announced Saturday...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

The Strength of CHAPA’s Brand

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:27:00 +0000

When you can state your organizations mission in one sentence and have 1,300 people back it up, you know you have a strong brand. The Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) ...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

Breaking News

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:55:00 +0000

If you are signed up for any news alerts on your blackberry or cell phone, your mobile device probably experienced a lot of activity yesterday with the play-by-play account of a helium balloon that...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

Welcome Hometta in Boston

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:55:00 +0000

Resident Bostonians… if you’re currently in the market for a new home or just interested in the latest trends of contemporary home design, be sure to head down to the pinkcomma gallery in the...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

So Rush Limbaugh wants to own an NFL franchise

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:47:00 +0000

In Boston yesterday, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell suggested to NFL owners that there’s no place for Limbaugh in America’s most lucrative sports league, and he doesn’t appear to be alone. Some...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

Rising in a Down Economy

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:16:00 +0000

This week, we sent out the invitation for our 12th SM& Presents panel: Rising in a Down Economy, which we’re hosting alongside Goulston & Storrs. If you didn’t get an invite, it doesn’t mean...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

To Tweet or Not to Tweet?

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:11:00 +0000

In the world of social media, we often forget to choose our words carefully, failing to realize just how powerful one “tweet” or post could be. Now those who have have opted to challenge the ...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

Solomon McCown’s "Top 10 Reasons David Letterman Will Survive His Crisis"

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:44:00 +0000

10.) Dave owned the story. He controlled the message and did so on his turf—behind the desk. 9.) He avoided death by a thousand cuts by being transparent and first. 8.) He said “I’m sorry” and...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

Transparency in the Blogosphere

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:05:00 +0000

With an increasing number of bloggers shaping the way people get news and make choices on product consumption, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to issue some new rules about the...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

Analyzing Letterman’s Revelation

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:36:00 +0000

David Letterman is well known for communicating humor and getting a big laugh from his audience- usually at other people’s expense. Last week, the tables were turned, and Letterman was faced with...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

Newseek's 2009 Green Companies

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:30:00 +0000

Newsweek recently published the 2009 Green Companies, an environmental ranking of America’s 500 largest companies. To compile the list, the editors considered three criteria individually to form one...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

Crisis Communications: A real life saver

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:52:00 +0000

The devastation of the tsunami that hit the Samoan islands Tuesday is being grieved around the world. What many don’t know is that the devastation could have been a lot worse were it not for the...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

Mayo on the radio

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:18:00 +0000

For many health care providers, social media is still a “brave new world.” But that’s not the case for The Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Not only are they health care innovators, they’re also spreading...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

The Power of Partnerships

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:37:00 +0000

This morning, “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” train rolled into Boston’s South Station to promote the November release of the animated movie re-make of the beloved Dickens classic. In addition to...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

Solomon McCown & Company hosts book party for Anthony Flint

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:53:00 +0000

Wednesday night, we set aside our longstanding Boston loyalties (don’t worry, it was just for one night), and transformed our offices – complete with oversized pretzels and Brooklyn Lager -- to...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

A vow of communication

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:41:00 +0000

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Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

Taking a look at pioneers of responsibility

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:07:00 +0000

There’s evidence that a simple Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plan is a good one. The most recent issue of Time Magazine contains a profile of 25 Responsibility Pioneers. Peppered in among the...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

The Public’s Vision?

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:24:00 +0000

Yesterday in The Boston Globe, Casey Ross did a piece where he asked local Boston architects to come up with ideas on ways to spruce up stalled development projects around our city. The ideas from...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

Too Legit To Quit

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:13:00 +0000

Twitter can be used for much more than simply announcing what you plan to eat for dinner on Wednesday evening. Businesses are now using social media, specifically Twitter, to market their services,...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.

I already apologized…

cmichel@solomonmccown.com (Solomon McCown) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:24:00 +0000

How many times do you really need to apologize? Kanye West’s rude interruption of Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at MTV’s Video Music Awards on Sunday night has led to an apology from West to Swift...

Listen to national and regional leaders of mission-focused organizations, heads of nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs discuss how they have increased engagement and overcome some of the challenges faced by the third sector.