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Just One More Thing

12/19/2022

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​’Tis the season for one more thing – one more cookie, one more gathering, one more decoration, gift, or craft.
 
It’s tough being human. We have a lot of wants to manage in a mere 24 hours. In a season of lots of wants, we get to navigate our priorities to help us make decisions. How do we do it?

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Clarifying Roles, Responsibilities

11/14/2022

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In late October, the Project Management Institute asked its Twitter followers to scare a project manager in five words or less.

The answers were creative and relatable, but one stuck out: Don’t define roles and responsibilities.
Yikes! That would certainly scare me.

​Clarifying roles and responsibilities for people is necessary to achieve project success. I don’t want to work with a team or group that thinks this level of detail isn’t required. Taking the time to define this is critical, yet we repeatedly run into situations where people don’t recognize the importance of this step or don’t know how to do it.

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We're Celebrating 20 Years

11/15/2021

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​This year, Reach Partners celebrates 20 years.
 
Twenty years!
 
That’s countless hours of coordinating events, gathering people in conversation, helping work get done, communicating key messages, training volunteers, facilitating meetings, pushing and encouraging, staying within budget, outlining the scope, staying up late, waking up early, making mistakes, asking forgiveness, and making right the mistakes we made.
 
Twenty years!
 
As we celebrate this milestone, we recognize that we are who we are largely because of the values that we uphold and practice. We are intentional about how we do our work and who we do it with. This has led us to the best partners a business could ask for and we are immensely grateful for that.
 
So, in honor of our anniversary, we want to reflect on a few moments from the past two decades that speak to our values. Of course, there are so many more moments than we have space for, but here is a sampling:

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A Search for Greenlights

7/20/2021

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I’ve always enjoyed reading, and I’ve become a better reader thanks to my book club. Armed with their encouragement and suggestions, I read a larger array of genres. I’ve also learned that I like to listen to audible books checked out through the library, a habit that recently led me to listen to Matthew McConaughey’s book, Greenlights.

It was okay, maybe even good. I listened to the book at normal speed the entire time, which is telling. That’s usually how I start an audiobook, but not how I end it. I either speed it up, wanting it to end soon or slow the tempo, wanting to bask in a text’s poetic beauty.

Still, let’s face it, it wasn’t a bad deal to have Matthew talk to me during drive time. Memoirs are not my favorite genre but I have found that I don’t get bored if it doesn’t follow a chronological order of the person’s life but tells stories centered around themes.
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But the part of the book that sticks with me is when McConaughey shared this observation: “If you know how, and when, to deal with life’s challenges – how to get relative with the inevitable – you can enjoy a state of success I call ‘catching greenlights.’”

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Following Curiosity with Purpose

5/17/2021

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I often struggle to know whether to say “yes” or “no” to a new experience. Even armed with details and expectations, I never truly know whether something will turn into an opportunity or an obligation.

In addition, I value clarity and purpose. When expectations are vague, I hesitate.
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And yet, sometimes ignoring the small voice in the back of my head that says “no” leads to valuable and meaningful connections. Sometimes my curiosity wins and I’m learning to pay attention.

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#ReachGratitude 2020

11/13/2020

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Every Thanksgiving season, we take a moment to reflect on the past year. Typically, we're full of gratitude for our relationships, our work, and the world around us.

Let's be frank: the past year hasn't been easy, nor smooth. We are tired of Zoom meetings and doing most of our work remotely. We miss the days when a friendly hug was a safe way to end a conversation. Still, as we look back, we are in awe of the small (and big!) ways that gratitude has filled our days.

"Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings ... change ordinary opportunities into blessings." #MondayMotivation #ReachGratitude pic.twitter.com/zmIN0IPjFD

— Reach Partners Inc. (@ReachPartnersPM) June 29, 2020

A card sent to me in the mail feels like a much needed hug. #ReachGratitude #ReachConnection pic.twitter.com/f1nRHrJUgM

— Anita Hoffarth (@ReachAnitaH) April 9, 2020

Grateful that the @YWCACassClay remains a safe place ready for women and children who need to escape. #ReachGratitude https://t.co/21LpKtfpay

— Anita Hoffarth (@ReachAnitaH) March 26, 2020

Warms my heart that @ReachRachelA genuinely interacts with my kid. Today was a convo about a #book he is reading and a plank competition, which is scheduled to repeat tomorrow for #30seconds #ReachGratitude

— Anita Hoffarth (@ReachAnitaH) March 19, 2020

#Gratitude . . . let's you clearly see the colors. #MondayMotivation #ReachGratitude pic.twitter.com/ADG8a62PxO

— Reach Partners Inc. (@ReachPartnersPM) March 16, 2020

Happy to report event flowed smoothly! #ReachGratitude https://t.co/unMqkz3xJr

— Anita Hoffarth (@ReachAnitaH) January 25, 2020
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#ReachGratitude

11/18/2019

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Gratitude is a value that we practice every single day at Reach Partners. Work -- and life, frankly -- is more enjoyable when we are thankful for all things, big and small.

November is the perfect time to reflect on all we've been grateful for over the past year. Here are just a few of those moments (and there are oh-so-many-more that you can check out on Twitter at #ReachGratitude):

Taking some time to say ‘Thank You’ with a note and a pop-up card. I’m awfully grateful for the people in my life and at work. #ReachGratitude pic.twitter.com/ueAT8un9hV

— Rachel Asleson (@ReachRachelA) March 22, 2019

Thanks to Dakota Medical Foundation for High Impact #BoardTraining pilot program. Attended as a @YWCACassClay Board Member #ReachGratitude pic.twitter.com/Sy3FJww4Rw

— Anita Hoffarth (@ReachAnitaH) September 11, 2019

Shout-out to @FargoNLCkatie who brings #brownies that are still warm to a @FargoNLC meeting #ReachGratitude

— Anita Hoffarth (@ReachAnitaH) October 8, 2019

Gratitude is a feeling, a welling from within. It feels kinda like a hug, a receiving of energy and warmth.

I'm grateful for the people and ideas that inspire and embrace these conversations.

GROUP THINK https://t.co/99YiNKY2uf#ReachGratitude pic.twitter.com/XglVWs7WHe

— Rachel Asleson (@ReachRachelA) July 30, 2019

Congrats @aldevron! We enjoyed assisting with your groundbreaking events. #ReachGratitude #ReachPossibility https://t.co/5JctLVyOS0

— Reach Partners Inc. (@ReachPartnersPM) August 19, 2019

In my childhood kitchen there was a spot near the fridge and counter that squeaked when you stepped on it just right. Mom said she said a prayer or gratitude every time she heard it.

13 Most Popular Gratitude Exercises & Activities. https://t.co/ZjQiGRvo0s#ReachGratitude pic.twitter.com/yt4xflgT3Y

— Rachel Asleson (@ReachRachelA) September 30, 2019

ND Soybean Grower Association magazine gave a nice recap of the #NDCornSoyExpo19 I enjoyed working with the staff, board members and volunteers! #ReachGratitude pic.twitter.com/LSp7UVJc4j

— Anita Hoffarth (@ReachAnitaH) March 26, 2019

Grateful to support the work and statewide summit for @HungerfreeNd #FoodInsecurity #ReachGratitude pic.twitter.com/U5O0UX5hIv

— Reach Partners Inc. (@ReachPartnersPM) September 24, 2019

Grateful for flexible work schedules: warm summer Friday 5:30pm working and earlier #icecream date with husband and goddaughter #ReachGratitude

— Anita Hoffarth (@ReachAnitaH) July 26, 2019

I've got 7 names on a post-it to remind me to be thankful for these women for their work, dedication, love, and creativity that benefits our community. Tonight we get to celebrate them! #YWCAccWOTY #honorwomen https://t.co/22ZnoDYZd7 #ReachGratitude pic.twitter.com/XmuYU5ofkG

— Rachel Asleson (@ReachRachelA) May 6, 2019
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To Good Partnerships, With Gratitude . . .

11/16/2018

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Every day of the year, we are grateful for our partners and the work we do with them. This time of year, however, gives us even more excuses to reflect on what brings meaning to our work.
 
Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to help amazing organizations host events and complete special projects. We are grateful for the relationships we’ve built and honored to use our skills to bring value to those who connect with us. 
 
This Thanksgiving we’d like to share a few projects that we are particularly grateful for being involved with. (And we certainly had many wonderful ones to choose from.)
 
Thank you, all, for being a part of Reach Partners!
 
Training for Better Communication
Mental Health America of North Dakota wanted to change how sensitive stories about suicide are shared. We helped plan and oversee a conference for news media and organizational spokespeople so they could learn the best way to present information on suicide.
More about the North Dakota Suicide Communications Summit.
 
Guiding Strategy for Event Planning
Organizations often reach out to us when they want to plan an event to market their brand. Here’s how we worked with two organizations – and how they came to different conclusions after we guided them through the planning process. Spoiler alert: Sometimes NOT hosting an event is the best way forward.
More about strategic event planning.
 
Partnering with The Fargo Project
When the City of Fargo partnered with a renowned artist to turn a stormwater basin into an ecological commons, the public entity needed someone to coordinate communication among its stakeholders and help with events and volunteer coordination. We stepped into this role.
More about our role with The Fargo Project.
 
Scouting Locations for a Commercial
We are always eager to tap our connections and networks. That’s what we did when a local marketing agency needed to identify locations for a team of out-of-town videographers to film backdrops for a commercial – fast!
More about how we found the locations.

And so many more wonderful projects and partnerships.
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Saying Goodbye to Sean

10/4/2018

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We have some news to share: our team will soon be a little smaller.
 
Sean Kelly resigned his position at Reach Partners. His last day with us is October 5. 

Sean joined our team more than a year ago. During that time, he has been a passionate advocate for our work. He connected us to new partners in the community and kept our technical skills sharp. He also constantly filled an office candy jar full of good chocolate. 

Never underestimate the pick-me-up power of a good piece of chocolate.   

In all seriousness, we are grateful for the gifts Sean has brought to our team. He shares our values and supported our mission endlessly. We are sad to see him go. 

Sean is taking his many talents (and chocolate!) to Click Content Studios, a part of Forum Communications Company. There he will oversee a team of videographers and coordinate the creation of video projects.  

We wish Sean the best as he steps into this role. We know he will do well.
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Thanks, Sean, for the good memories and the good work. We look forward to connecting for coffee soon! 
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No Award, But We Came Away Winners

5/14/2018

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There are times when gratitude overwhelms you, when it covers you like a warm, fuzzy blanket.

Last week was one of those times.

On Friday, we attended the ChamberChoice Awards for the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce. The program recognizes businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs that make significant contributions to our community.

We were one of the candidates for Small Business of the Year.

We didn’t win.

And yet, we had been encouraged. Somebody (thank you, anonymous angel!) nominated us to become a candidate. A team of enthusiastic clients/vendors/friends encouraged us to fill out the application. They wrote reference letters and helped us navigate the application questions.

There’s something both humbling and gratifying about summarizing your work into a few short pages. Applying for the ChamberChoice Award gave us an opportunity to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going.

So, no, we didn’t win. But we are grateful for the process and for those who served as cheerleaders along the way. We felt valued.

Congrats to the organizations and individuals that won in their respective categories: Emergency Food Pantry, Great Plains Food Bank, Prairie Winds Veterinary Center, Eide Bailly, Office Sign Company, Tyrone Leslie, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley.

Well-deserved! It was fun to celebrate your success.

And for everyone else: take a moment to nominate a favorite business or nonprofit next year. It may be the nudge they need to become a candidate. It’s one more way to encourage and support the wonderful business community we have in Fargo-Moorhead.

—Anita, Rachel, and Sean
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