How to Pick A Consultant
Wednesday, 22 June 2022
Does anyone really know what the word “consultant” means? Often we know we need specialized support as leaders, but we don’t know who to trust. So, we hire a consultant. It’s no small thing when an overwhelmed non-profit leader hires our team members as consultant, bringing us on board to consult with them on strategy,
Thank You, Andy Lubinsky
Thursday, 14 April 2022
*Edited: Little did we know that exactly two weeks after writing this genuine, heart-felt thank you to Andy, that it would become a tribute to his well-lived life. Andy Lubinsky passed away suddenly on April 28, 2022. To know Andy was an incredible privilege. He embodied joy, energy, optimism, possibility and expansive faith. Every time
Film Adaptation Redeeming Love Releases January 21, 2022
Monday, 13 December 2021
HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FILM ADAPTATION OF BESTSELLING NOVEL ‘REDEEMING LOVE’ SET FOR JANUARY 21, 2022 RELEASE WATERLOO, Canada (December 13, 2021) – Nthibah Pictures, Mission Pictures, and Pinnacle Peak Pictures announce the release date of the highly-anticipated film REDEEMING LOVE, distributed by Universal Pictures in U.S. and Canadian theatres January 21, 2022. Directed by D.J. Caruso
Change Maker Moments with Cheryl Hotchkiss
Wednesday, 30 June 2021
Our final Change Maker Moments from Season Two of The Change Makers Podcast features Cheryl Hotchkiss, Strategic Advisor for Graf-Martin Communications. This episode is a must-listen for those who are existing clients of Graf-Martin Communications, as well as those who are considering engaging our services. Ellen and Cheryl give you an inside look at the
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Cause Marketing in a Time of Crisis
Tuesday, 26 May 2020
There are hundreds of organizations finding new ways to give and offer support during this time of crisis. In an attempt to figure out what that means for us and for our clients, I have been able to share with our team and those we work with that it comes down to aligning what you
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Melinda Estabrooks on Inclusion, Being in the Spotlight, and the Importance of Relationship
Wednesday, 22 April 2020
Episode 011: You’ve probably seen Melinda Estabrooks on screen or heard her on the radio, but in this episode of The Change Makers Podcast, you’ll get to know Melinda in a whole new way. Melinda is the creator, executive producer and host of the Canadian women show, See Hear Love and she previously worked for
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Tim Day on Succession Planning, Collaboration, and Engaging the Next Generation
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Episode 009: Trust us: you’re going to learn so much from Tim Day in this episode of The Change Makers Podcast. Tim is the Director of City Movement and the Impact Network with WayBase.com. In this episode, Ellen and Tim discuss engaging the next generation in the purpose of the church, why it’s important
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How Non-Profits Should Respond to COVID-19
Thursday, 12 March 2020
The news right now isn’t great. Especially for our clients who serve the poor and marginalized and those who are struggling to find hope even on a good day – let alone during times of crisis. Stock market instability can mean that donors see their funds as unreliable, and restrictions around coming together mean that
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Dr. Merry Lin on Leadership Insecurities, Leading through Grief, and Stewarding Your Influence
Wednesday, 11 March 2020
Episode 008: Let’s be honest, probably every leader needs a psychologist as a friend. In this episode, you get to sit in on Ellen’s conversation with Dr. Merry Lin. Dr. Merry is a clinical psychologist with over 25-years of clinical experience and she is the author of The Fully Lived Life. If you ever wanted
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The GMC Marketing Hub: The Big Reveal
Monday, 24 February 2020
Our reno project is complete and we’re so excited to show you the finished result! Over the past number of months, we have been thrilled to have groups meeting in this space from across Canada. Some of our clients and friends from British Columbia, Alberta, and all over Ontario, have joined us in this beautiful
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