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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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An Ode to Purple

1/15/2018

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Art by Dean Johnson, Fargo. His work can be found online at Fargo Stuff.
In case you hadn’t noticed, we LOVE the color purple.

Since we began, our Reach Partners identity has been represented by shades of the color. We think purple perfectly represents our values of gratitude, integrity, beauty, possibility, and empathy. Plus, it makes a powerful, but accessible statement.

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How to Write a Meaningful Thank You Note

12/18/2017

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It’s no secret that gratitude is part of our DNA at Reach Partners. That said, the holidays bring new emphasis to something I feel strongly about even when it’s not the season of gifts: the thank you note.

The most important thing about a thank you note is that you send one. Did somebody go out of their way to help you? Send a thank you note. Was somebody a pleasure to work with? Send a thank you note. Did somebody bake you special treats? Send a thank you note.

Nobody can argue with the ease of sending a thank you note by email. And we believe there is value in quick shout-outs of gratitude via Twitter and Facebook.

Yet when it comes to saying thanks, email can’t replace the personal touch or lasting impression left by a handwritten note.  It takes time to address an envelope, find a stamp, and deliver it to the mailbox. I believe that effort is noticed and appreciated by the recipient.

Here are some additional tips for writing a meaningful thank you note:

  • Use a notecard that aligns with your business or personal brand. The card doesn’t need your logo on it, but it should feel like it came from you. (As a person, you may want to use a cat-themed notecard; that might not work for your business correspondence.)  Reach Partners has blank note cards that can be used for all sorts of notes, including thank yous.

    We also took the advice of author Bob Burg and have branded notecards. Our logo is printed on the front; our photos and contact information are printed on the back. These work well when thanking people who meet us for a networking lunch or coffee.  Instead of including a business card, which sometimes feels a bit cheesy, our information is right there for the gleaning.

  • Keep the message simple and short. You don’t have to go on-and-on about the wonderful time you had. You don’t have to fill the entire notecard.  As designers will tell you: white space is okay.

  • Stay authentic. Your words should come from a place of gratitude. Write something specific, but don’t say something you don’t mean. For example, if you suggest getting together for lunch when you have no intention of following up, skip the mention. And, please, don’t use the thank you note as an excuse to ask for an additional favor.

  • Use your computer’s spellcheck and grammar check tools. Go ahead and type your note in a Word document before handwriting it. For those of us who are spelling challenged, these tools can help us feel more confident about our message. Don’t let fear of a misspelling or misuse of a whatchamajigal phrase stop you from expressing your thanks.

  • Send the note the same day or day after, if possible. I also recognize that life happens. If you don’t get the note out quickly, still send it. A late note is better than none at all. No excuses are needed.

  • Confirm the recipient’s mailing address before writing the note. Some people don’t share their mailing address publicly. If you can’t find a mailing address, go ahead and send an email, or a message via Facebook or LinkedIn. 

Who will receive your next handwritten thank you note?

Anita
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Practicing Thanksgiving

11/16/2017

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For us, Thanksgiving is more than a once-a-year celebration. It’s something we practice every single day.

Gratitude is an integral part of who we are at Reach Partners. Collectively and individually, we are thankful for the work we do, the clients we partner with, and the communities we serve.

The past year has been packed with new opportunities and new relationships. It’s been filled with occasions to deepen the partnerships we’ve already made.  In the process, we have been blessed and have had a lot of fun along the way.

Here is a sampling of the things we are grateful for in 2017!

A great start to the day begins with learning. Today I got to learn how to facilitate the space for #empathy building using @narrative4 as a tool. Thank you @IrishProfDuncan @tessvarner @MeganDegen and Alex pic.twitter.com/xnClYTl6KT

— Rachel Asleson (@ReachRachelA) November 10, 2017

Grateful for community that supports #DonutDay ! @ReachPartnersPM is happy to help @sandysdonuts raise $$$ for @RMHCFargo pic.twitter.com/xfDsfy0V7m

— Sean Kelly (@ReachSeanK) October 11, 2017

My heart swells with #gratitude for @NextKirsten's encouragement to be social. Love all her demonstration of values #fmwftraining pic.twitter.com/3QjcM8jhbm

— Rachel Asleson (@ReachRachelA) October 11, 2017

Thanks Lydia for your help at the #NDWellSummit this morning #TakeYourKidToWorkDay @ReachPartnersPM @ReachRachelA pic.twitter.com/dxaqqbX6o3

— Anita Hoffarth (@ReachAnitaH) October 3, 2017

Thanks for a great day of retreating @ReachSeanK @ReachAnitaH https://t.co/YVR0peT976

— Rachel Asleson (@ReachRachelA) September 22, 2017

Filling in for volunteer clicker lunch break. #gratitute for all volunteers today! #hellofuture pic.twitter.com/MQC4TFc2eL

— Anita Hoffarth (@ReachAnitaH) June 22, 2017

I'm #grateful to be a volunteer for #FMWFtraining committee with @AngieLRyan @DCNDMNBethany @jessalmlie and others https://t.co/PPeQuxtJ63

— Anita Hoffarth (@ReachAnitaH) May 10, 2017

I so appreciate working with interns - love the energy, snappy style, quick repartee... @KeneOkigbo https://t.co/LuuqrRCZja

— Rachel Asleson (@ReachRachelA) May 8, 2017

Congrats to each of the #WOTY17 nominees! Each of you make such a difference in our community. We are grateful. https://t.co/dmpuR0v2VK

— Rachel Asleson (@ReachRachelA) May 1, 2017

Many people working today to make #givinghearts17 happen. #Grateful I call one of them a dear friend. #gomatchymatchy https://t.co/BsObxVA8UH

— Anita Hoffarth (@ReachAnitaH) February 9, 2017

What are you grateful for?
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3 Days, 2 Project Managers, 1 Big Celebration

6/29/2017

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It's always fun to be part of something big, which is why we were so grateful to put our project management skills to work on some grand opening events for the new Sanford Medical Center Fargo earlier this month. (Congrats to Sanford Health on this amazing milestone!)

We assisted the Sanford marketing team with some of the activities that took place during the three-day celebration. Of course, considerable planning and coordination happened beforehand, but here's a glimpse of what the actual week looked like from our perspective.

What's happening? With @ReachAnitaH meeting all the skilled ushers who will move 1,000's for @SanfordHealth! #helloFuture pic.twitter.com/PeAIgqZPB5

— Rachel Asleson (@ReachRachelA) June 16, 2017

Family first tours have started. Ends with a yummy cupcake! #HelloFuture @SanfordHealth pic.twitter.com/eJ4q1qajlJ

— Anita Hoffarth (@ReachAnitaH) June 20, 2017

Tools of the day. #SafetyFirst #hellofuture! pic.twitter.com/7iATO01OhM

— Rachel Asleson (@ReachRachelA) June 20, 2017

Doors opening in just minutes! #lovemyjob #hellofuture pic.twitter.com/i7ozF1az76

— Anita Hoffarth (@ReachAnitaH) June 21, 2017

Filling in for volunteer clicker lunch break. #gratitute for all volunteers today! #hellofuture pic.twitter.com/MQC4TFc2eL

— Anita Hoffarth (@ReachAnitaH) June 22, 2017
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Many Lessons Learned at Reach Partners

4/28/2017

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It’s hard to believe that the time has come when I am approaching the end of my internship with Reach Partners and the end of my college career. I am very thankful for my time at Reach Partners in many ways. I have learned an abundance of new knowledge from Anita and Rachel, and this experience is one I will always have and be able to look back on as I start my career.

There were many lessons taught and learned during my time at Reach Partners that helped me learn not only about project management, but also about myself and what I want to do with my chosen career path. I learned the ins and outs of project management and got to witness first-hand the behind-the-scenes work that goes into planning and executing an event. Interning at Reach Partners has also taught me lessons that have helped me along in my job search. Because of skills learned during my internship, I am able to elaborate on this new set of skills on my resume and in interviews for full-time positions.

During my time at Reach Partners, I sat in on committee planning meetings, drafted communication plans, and helped out during events that Reach Partners executed. It was a great experience for me to be able to see the different stages of the event planning process from committee discussions to the wrap-up.

All of my experiences at Reach Partners have been very rewarding for me. The skills I have learned and developed during my months at Reach Partners will help me in my future career, whether it is planning staff events, creating communication plans, or even sitting in and coordinating meetings. This new set of skills will help me to feel confident in my abilities after graduation and as I start out in my career.

—Olivia, Event Strategy Intern
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