What a difference a year makes

In January 2013, I published 12 Communication Resolutions for 2013, a set of communications principles for mission-driven organizations. Then I wrote a book.

It’s been a remarkable year, and quite a journey.

Aespire is close to 18 months old. With the twentieth anniversary of Sooy+Co. (our private sector design practice) approaching in 2015, our decision to launch a new practice in 2012 for the nonprofit sector was risky.

Over the last 18 months, I’ve had many memorable conversations with peer...