...this thread with alarm. I certainly hope so for our sakes as well as theirs. In fact, I would like to speak directly to their reps for a minute-

We are no more YOUR enemy than you are OURS. It is not that we seek to damage you in any way, but we do want your attention. And we do want you to recognize that things are going to change and that we intend to be the main influence upon that change. PWP are different. We are the overachievers and we just might pull it off.

Of the orgs, some will see this as a threat and attempt to either ignore it or negate it. That will be unfortunate and cost both sides. However, one or more of you see this for what it is - an opportunity to make your own organization(s) stand out from the herd, accomplish something, get good PR, attract donors, etc.

There is new energy here. It may well dissipate as it has in the past. But it may take another course and end up on the cover of Time magazine. Wouldn't it be great if you were on there with us? Reach out and PM somebody. But only if you mean it. Don't patronize.