by Catherine Alonzo | Feb 18, 2021 | Business, Community, Marketing & Branding
Did you brush your teeth today? I’m assuming if you haven’t yet, that you intend to at some point. I’m also guessing that you did it yesterday and will do it tomorrow, too. At least once. The vast majority of Americans brush their teeth every single day. Why? Probably... by Catherine Alonzo | Feb 4, 2021 | Business, Community, Politics, What's New
Remember that change is made in small moments We are coming up on one year in a global pandemic. For many of us, this time last year was more familiar and much simpler. We had our routines down. We were juggling work and family commitments while trying to stay on top... 
by Catherine Alonzo | Jan 7, 2021 | Community, Politics, What's New
How can we stay focused on change when the roadblocks feel insurmountable? A devastating attack on democracy At Javelina, our purpose is to advance equality and human dignity through social, political, and economic change. These were carefully chosen words, and they... 
by Catherine Alonzo | Nov 12, 2020 | Politics, What's New
Three commitments for making change in a deeply divided nation The long and emotionally draining 2020 election season ended with a characteristically long and emotionally draining week-long anticipation of the final results. While Biden declared victory, it is clear... by Catherine Alonzo | Sep 17, 2020 | Business
How to build a plan that works for your team Whether your team includes two people or 100, strategic planning is a vital component in your long term strategy for making an impact. A strategic plan is an organized, intentional way of gathering input from all members of... 
by Catherine Alonzo | Sep 3, 2020 | Marketing & Branding
WAIT A SECOND! Have you read “Finding Your Values, Part 1?” If not, click here. We highly recommend taking the time to read and process it before moving on to this blog, so that your values exploration is as effective and meaningful as possible. How To Read... 
by Catherine Alonzo | Aug 20, 2020 | Marketing & Branding
Why values matter Many organizations have a set of values that they throw up on their website and print in their annual report. Too often, they are a collection of meaningless buzzwords that represent a stark departure from the everyday reality that exists behind... 
by Catherine Alonzo | Jul 23, 2020 | Business, Community
Leadership lessons from 2020 to pocket for the future Among many other things, COVID-19 has been the title sponsor of Leadership Boot Camp for anyone managing a team this year. Whether you’re leading a family of four or a multinational company, the learnings have... 
by Catherine Alonzo | May 15, 2020 | Business, Marketing & Branding
Harnessing a “Rocket Science Mindset” to reach unlimited results This week, a dear friend of mine who leads a medium-sized nonprofit organization in the arts sector called to ask for some advice. She had seen our blog post about how to fundraise amid COVID-19 and... 
by Catherine Alonzo | Mar 16, 2020 | Business, Community
Developing a values-based framework for rapid decision making As COVID-19 and its social, psychological, and economic impacts unfold on a daily basis, organizations are facing tough decisions. Should we cancel our annual fundraiser? What about the conference we...