What Do You Mean By That? (Introducing ALAN’s Latest Blog Feature)
Each year, dictionaries add numerous new expressions and countless new definitions for existing words. Non-profit and supply chain lexicons are also evolving, which is why we’re introducing this “vocab”solutely fabulous new blog feature – and kicking it off with a closer look at two of the biggest disaster preparation terms being bandied about today. Lately […]
Severe Weather in the Midwest and Southeast: ALAN Update
SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025 ALAN Friends: By now you’ve probably seen the drone footage and read about the massive destruction left across the Midwest and Southeast as a result of this past weekend’s tornadoes. We mourn alongside those who’ve lost friends, family, and co-workers, homes and business locations to these events – […]
Any Way The Cookie Crumbles
There are many times when ALAN’s team members seem to have a total mind meld – except of course when we don’t. Such was the case a couple of years ago when we were trying to decide what tchotchke to give out at an annual conference. One team member (who freely admits to being kind […]
How Do We Love Our In-Kind Supporters? Let Us Count The Ways
It’s hard to believe. But it’s already time for one of ALAN’s favorite holidays. We’re talking, of course, about ALANtine’s Day, that special time of year when we take a moment to show some extra love for our extraordinary in-kind supporters. As always, instead of sending flowers or candy, we’d like to give you something […]
LA Fires: How We’ll Be Helping
Last week I was in Los Angeles, where I spent a day visiting several organizations that are involved in early fire relief efforts. It was an eye-opening experience, which is why I wanted to send you this quick update. In a word, things are messy (which is not a term I use lightly), and the […]
California Fires: ALAN Update
Dear ALAN Friends: By now you’ve undoubtedly seen the news reports about the devastating fires that are still ablaze in Southern California. We grieve with those who have lost family members, friends or homes, not to mention many parts of their hometowns. And we have already begun working behind the scenes to support relief efforts. […]
