Strong Opinions Blog
April 1, 2025
In 1977, Star Wars exploded into theaters and changed cinema forever. It wasn’t just a film—it was a movement. A myth. A cultural shift. Now, nearly 50 years later, a new sci-fi epic is stepping into that role for a new generation: Dune. Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s legendary novel isn’t just a movie—it’s a cinematic event. It’s cerebral, visual, and deeply immersive. And like Star Wars before it, Dune is quietly (and not so quietly) redefining what modern blockbuster storytelling can be.
January 2, 2025
Alexis Alm Says, Major-Gift Ramp-Up is a Gift to Fundraisers Everywhere is one nonprofit veteran’s take on one of the greatest book on fundraising every written. Here’s what Alexis thinks about Joanne Oppelt and Jimmy LaRose’s new tome. I’ve been a fundraiser for several decades, a successful major gift and planned giving officer, and I serve as the CEO of nonprofit organizations. With a master’s in