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VOLUNTEERISM: THE BAMBOO OF BAYANIHAN

“One love, One blood, One life, with each other . . . sisters, brothers . . . We get to carry each other, carry each other. ~ “One”  (U2 Song Lyrics) Volunteerism is a vital component of the fabric of

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Searching for Sasquatch: The Power of Big Hairy Vision

“Vision is the ability to see beyond our present reality, to create, to invent what does not yet exist, to become what we not yet are. It gives us capacity to live out of our imagination instead of our memory.” 

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Fatal Distraction: The Next Next Thing

“The art of managing and leading comes down to a simple thing . . . determining and facing reality about people, situations, products, and then acting decisively and quickly on that reality. Not hoping, not waiting for the next plan.”

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Nonprofit Entanglement: Quantum Effects of Social Media Implementation

“Social media allows us to behave in ways that we are hardwired for in the first place – as humans.” – Francois Gossieaux   Entanglement is a basic tenant of quantum mechanics, the physics of sub-atomic particles. Entanglement has captured

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STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN: THE LADDER OF CAMPAIGN FEASIBILITY

 “For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down, count the cost, and assess whether sufficient resources are available to accomplish the task?” Luke 14:28 The Khumbu Icefall, located at the head of the Khumbu

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GOD’S WORD FOR WALL STREET: THE VOCATION OF THE BUSINESS LEADER

by Frank Marangos, D.Min., Ed.D. “My word will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:11) Are Christian leadership principles compatible with Wall Street? Does a

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Thawing Frozen Hearts: Foundations of Faith-Based Fundraising

By Frank Marangos, D.Min., Ed.D. “Love is putting someone else’s needs before yours. . . Some people are worth melting for . . . but maybe not right this second!”  – Olaf the Snowman (Frozen) Is there a difference between

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CURTAIN CALL: CALLENGING CULTURAL CONS MARKETING THE CHURCH TO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (PART 2)

The colorful characters, places, songs, and unforgettable dialogues of The Wizard of Oz permeate many aspects of Pop Culture around the world clearly demonstrating that L. Frank Baum’s classic 1939 film is not merely a children’s narrative but a highly

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THE LURE OF YELLOW BRICK ROADS (Part 1) MARKETING THE CHURCH TO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

September 20th marked the inauguration of the 75th anniversary (August 2014) of The Wizard of Oz! To properly celebrate the release of the iconic 1939 film, Warner Bros is spending $25 million on a comprehensive marketing campaign that includes Oz-themed

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Marketing to a Higher Cause (Part II)

“Spiritual hunger and spiritual thirst . . . You got to change it on the inside first to be satisfied”  – Van Morrison Can hunger alter identity? Is it possible to actually become someone else – lose your personality simply

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Testimonials

“Dr. Marangos has a rare combination of intelligence, great administrative skills. He has a great deal of experience addressing higher education challenges. Above all, Marangos is a leader. Any school would, indeed, be fortunate to hire this wise and talented individual to promote the advancement of that academic institution.” ~ Mike Emanuel, Senior Political Correspondent Fox News

“Frank’s passion is clear and his experience and wisdom brings unique qualifications that would be hard pressed to miss. Frank is a visionary leader at a time when visionary leaders are needed most.” ~ Stephen D. Minnis, President, Benedictine College

“Frank’s professional background speaks for itself. His skills are unmatched. He has successfully led entire teams of professionals, clergy, and volunteers through complex strategic and development planning efforts and then rallied them to make those plans and their associated fundraising and capital formation programs a reality. Frank’s leadership skills are not born of a false sense of authority, but rather knowledge, experience, and true charity for those he serves.” ~ Frank Ferguson, President, The Pelican Group

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