December 2012 | Edition 12
Greetings!
As during most late Decembers, I have found myself in a deep reflection on the past year. I've been thinking about the organizations and individuals that we helped this year, how we could have improved our efforts, and what we'll aim to do even more of next year.
Before last Friday, that reflection was in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, thinking about the families and friends I knew who were impacted, and wanting to do as much as we could, however we could, to support them in the recovery and rebuilding process. And then Friday morning came, and a terrible sadness set in as we started to understand the magnitude of what had just unfolded in Newtown, CT.
As a mother, my heart hurts for the families who lost their beautiful angels last week, for the teachers and administrators who gave their lives protecting their students, and for all of the children who forever lost their innocence. And yet, I can still find hope in the power and goodness of community, which so often shows its strength in times of crisis.
As a business owner, I feel an even stronger calling to focus our daily efforts on helping others. As Fred Rogers so famously said, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." I know this to be true. I see it in my daily life, and in the work that our clients are doing every day. And so in this season of giving, while we work to understand, process, and rebuild from disasters of all kinds, I find comfort in the helpers, and in all of the good around us each day.
Wishing you peace this holiday season, and always.
Carrie Fox
President
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C.Fox News and Notes:
C.Fox Welcomes New Clients
C.Fox added several new clients to its roster since October.
Points of Light is the world's leading volunteer organization, connecting people to their power to create positive change and address the critical needs of their communities.
Trekking for Kids is a nonprofit organization that organizes purpose-driven treks for socially-conscious hikers to some of the world's most remote and iconic locations.
ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization that accredits college and university programs in the disciplines of applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.
CommonHealth Action is a national nonprofit public health organization that serves as a catalyst and intermediary for the development of community generated solutions.
C.Fox also renewed contracts with several of its past clients including World Cocoa Foundation, N Street Village, Covenant House DC, and UnitedHealth Group. |
C.Fox In the Community:
C.Fox Teams Up With Two Local Businesses for Rock Your Brand
Last month, Carrie teamed up with Melanie Spring of Sisarina and Antigone Peyton of Cloudigy Law to host Rock Your Brand, a half-day branding bootcamp. The event was divided into three sessions: living your brand, protecting your brand, and delivering your brand. At the end of the day, those who attended left feeling inspired, energized, and better equipped to rock their brands!
Melanie Spring, Antigone Peyton, and Carrie Fox pose with one of the boards created by Rock Your Brand's visual notetaker.
Stay tuned for more Rock Your Brand events in 2013!
C.Fox Launches Community Profits Montgomery With Bethesda Magazine
C.Fox Communications and Bethesda Magazine, in collaboration with The Community Foundation for Montgomery County, have teamed up to create Community Profits Montgomery, an initiative that recognizes Montgomery County businesses that contribute at least 2%, or a minimum of $5,000, of their operating income to charitable organizations supporting Montgomery County.
Community Profits Montgomery was formally launched on November 27, and now has 10 charter members, all of whom will be featured in the next issue of Bethesda Magazine. Learn more, or register at www.communityprofitsmontgomery.org.
Learn more about Community Profits Montgomery here. |
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Critical Hits:
Adventure Traveler Len Stanmore Is Not Your Average Retiree
NBCNews.com
Len Stanmore is on a mission to become the first person to climb all seven summits, ski to both poles, and complete all of the events in the 4 Desert competition while raising $100,000 for Trekking for Kids.
Read the full store here.
Why It's Better to Be Needed Than Loved: Lessons From the Front Line of Microfinance
Fast Company
By focusing on needs rather than earning admiration for what it does, Global Communities grew its Development Finance portfolio from $40 million to more than $150 million.
Read the full story here.
Big Fish, Small Pond
American Salon
Bella Bethesda Salon is called out by American Salon as a leader in the industry, highlighting its commitment to clients, employees, and the community.
Read the full story here.
Executives Sleep Outside for Homeless YouthThe Washington Post
Across the country, Covenant House locations hosted an executive sleep out to raise money for the organization, which works to get homeless youth off the streets. The executives who slept out at Covenant House DC raised $60,000.
Read the full story here. | |
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From the ShopTalk Blog:
5 Smart Quotes from Social Media Pros
Earlier this year we attended the D.C. Social Media for Nonprofits conference, which featured speakers from Facebook, LinkedIn, and Constant Contact among others. We captured some of the key takeaways from the conference in five short but smart quotes from the pros.
Read the full blog here. |
C.Fox Continues its Pro Bono Commitment:
Applications for it Award open in early 2013
For the fourth year in a row, C.Fox is offering its annual pro bono inspired thought (it) Award, worth up to $20,000 in public relations services. The award will go to one nonprofit organization that matches C.Fox's mission-driven approach and embodies the agency's motto of "doing good for the good of others."
The it Award application will be available in early February 2013. Any nonprofit organization with 10 or more full-time employees is eligible to apply.
Visit the Pro Bono page of our website in the coming weeks for more information and important deadlines.
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