Tag Archives: non-profit organizations

Public relations helps you stay in the public eye during tough times

If you’ve been a regular reader of this blog you have probably noticed that it is part of a larger effort, a public relations firm called Rooftop MediaWorks. While we often write about our clients on the blog, we only … Continue reading

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Andy Miller, the happy Salvation Army warrior, dies at 87

Commissioner Andy Miller, a close friend of my wife Debbie’s and the entire Payton family, and beloved throughout The Salvation Army world, died this morning after a long decline, in suburban Atlanta.  A former U.S. National Commander of the Army, … Continue reading

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Post-election trouble in Haiti; firsthand report

I just talked with my colleague Rusty Pritchard, who is in Haiti this month providing assistance to the recovery effort.  There is evidence of fraud in the election, there is trouble in the streets, and much of the capital is … Continue reading

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In D.C., put more in the Salvation Army kettle (and spend less at Giant)

If you live in the Washington, D.C. area, put a few more dollars in The Salvation Army kettle this year. Their giving is down significantly because Giant foodstores have cut back the time the Army can ring bells outside their … Continue reading

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The Third Post: Fresh Christian journalism or just a new platform?

Skye Jethani, managing editor of Leadership Journal, has been announcing a new online portal, The Third Post (T3P), which will include content to advance the formation of a Christian worldview among the next generation, free from polarizing political rhetoric, and … Continue reading

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“In His Hands are the depths of the earth”: The story of the Chilean miners’ Jesus T-shirts

So many people I have talked to watched long stretches of the dramatic rescue of the Chilean miners. Did you notice the tan T-shirts they were all wearing, and have you heard the story? The shirts were gifts of Campus … Continue reading

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Top Ten PR Secrets for Non-profit Organizations: #9 Work Like You Know It’s the 21st Century

When you engage in public relations as a non-profit organization, every move must be strategic and thoughtful. The road to visibility can be long and arduous, and there is nothing more important than your integrity and your reputation. For more … Continue reading

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First Ten PR Secrets for Non-profits: #7 Go Deep

When you engage in public relations as a non-profit organization, every move must be strategic and thoughtful. The road to visibility can be long and arduous, and there is nothing more important than your integrity and your reputation. For more … Continue reading

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First Ten PR Secrets for Non-profits: #6 Tell A Story

When you engage in public relations as a non-profit organization, every move must be strategic and thoughtful. The road to visibility can be long and arduous, and there is nothing more important than your integrity and your reputation. For more … Continue reading

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LifeQwest Making a Big Difference in Mongolia

In 2004, Debbie and I traveled to Mongolia twice to observe and support the terrific work of a group called LifeQwest. Jerry and Susan Smith, who have been laboring in the barren steppes of Mongolia for 15 years, stretch every … Continue reading

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