How Coalition Building and Grassroots Campaigns Can Boost Your Nonprofit’s Advocacy

Advocacy/Policy Change, COVID-19, Growth/Scaling Plans, Issue Based Blogs, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements

Late summer and early fall are opportune times to reach out and connect to elected officials, since many federal policymakers will be home for August recess and most state policymakers will be gearing up for legislative sessions. There are many reasons to start...

Elevating Policy as a Priority: How Advocacy Adds Value to Your Organization & the Greater Good

Advocacy/Policy Change, Growth/Scaling Plans, Issue Based Blogs, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements

I recently came across a story about anthropologist Margaret Mead. She was asked by a student – what was the first sign of civilization in ancient culture? The student (and I) expected an answer such as fishhooks, grinding stones or some other tool. Instead, she said...

Celebrating Social Entrepreneurship, Ecosystem Building and Advocacy from Jewish Innovators

Advocacy/Policy Change, Business Planning, Growth/Scaling Plans, Social Impact Architects

Last week, Jews the world over celebrated Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Observers of the holiday participate in a tradition of eating apples dipped in honey and wish each other not just a happy, but a “sweet” new year. Interestingly, honey is mentioned 60 times...

Advocacy/Policy Change

The Social Ripple Effect: How Social Change Really Happens

Issue Based Blogs, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements

One of my favorite questions to ask students is: Do you believe society can really change? When I first started teaching social entrepreneurship, the answer was almost always yes. My students believed they could make a difference. They debated ideas, challenged...