Gard in the News
It’s uncommon for Gard to be the one making the news, or, perhaps better said, to be in the news. We are more comfortable behind the scenes, working in support of…
Brian Gard & John Mohlis Honored at AFP Philanthropy Awards Luncheon
This year on National Philanthropy Day, a few of us at Gard had the pleasure of attending the Oregon chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ annual Philanthropy Awards luncheon. Our…
It Takes Two
By Scott Sparling Partnership is a key word in business these days. Collaboration. Synergy. It’s all about being stronger together. Yet on a personal level, we’re still enthralled by the myth…
Make it Real, Not Rote
By Scott Sparling Three times on my last flight, the pilot and the flight attendants invited me “to sit back, relax and enjoy the flight.” Wait – they know we’re on…
The Anti-Manifesto Manifesto
By Scott Sparling Early in my career, I was enlisted in the job of moving 5,000 small foam dolphins. We had ordered them as a trade show giveaway for one of…
