Catena Connects, LLC

09/23/2023

No one describes why Autumn is my favorite season better than Mary Oliver.

08/23/2023

08/04/2023

is in the books as a great fundraising conference -- my first in at least 5 years.

I loved reconnecting with folks, meeting folks I had only known on Zoom, and getting and giving lots of hugs.

I ❤️ my industry!

Treating myself now with the executive decision to read my novel rather than work on an assignment due on Monday. It'll get done!

03/03/2023

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This is Catena Connects employee No. 3 — Happy Catena, CJO (Chief Joy Officer). She's great with reminders to take breaks and *not* take things so seriously all the time.

03/03/2023

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Catena Connects employee No. 2 — Buffy Catena, CCO (Chief Cuddling Officer)

Buffy is only with us in spirit now, but she was key to our success in the early years — curling up under Bonnie's desk and offering lots of support and assurances that it would all work out. She was very Zen.

02/28/2023

On the last day of the month marking Catena Connects, LLC's 10th anniversary, I am proud and excited to unveil my first-ever website. Better late than never, eh?

Thank you to every friend, client, and colleague who's been on this ride with me. I look forward to the journeys ahead!

  Direct marketing fundraiser, creative strategist, and copywriter for non-profit organizations   About   Performing an act of kindness makes people happy. Making a contribution to a non-profit organization is an act of kindness. I’ve been helping people find their happiness for three decades ....

02/01/2023

Today marks 10 years! To continue the celebration, I'll be unveiling a surprise later this month. In the meantime, this grateful Connector-in-Chief thanks every friend, colleague, and client who's been on this ride with me.

11/19/2022

I learned a new word today!

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04/29/2022

I'm to partner with Faircom New York on behalf of their client, Human Rights Watch, to advance the organization's vital work in Ukraine and around the world.

When Russia attacked Ukraine in February 2022, our partner Human Rights Watch immediately started to monitor the situation and investigate human rights abuses with experts on the ground. To fund this critical work, Human Rights Watch needed to quickly mobilize donors.

04/02/2022

This. Is. Everything.

May I find a woman who will bring me hummus to serve with my toasted pita sprinkled with sea salt.

We’ll discuss dismantling the patriarchy and white saviorism.

Marvin Gaye • Let's Get It On

02/21/2022

As someone who loves to handwrite notes and cards for all occasions, I never would not send a thank you after a job interview but, as always, Nonprofit AF, has me considering a different perspective. Thanks, Vu!

[Image description: Two hands shaking. In the background is a white table with three office chairs. Image by Tumisu on Pixabay. While we put an end to some archaic hiring practices, we also need to…