Communicate, Fundraising, Impact Measurement, Marketing & Communication, Storytelling
If you were anywhere near a screen eight years ago, odds are good that you witnessed the Ice Bucket Challenge. In my feed, I saw everyone from my then-8-year-old nephew, Dylan, to my city councilmember and Bill Gates participate. This viral phenomenon during the...
Communicate, COVID-19, Fundraising, Guest Blogs, Marketing & Communication, Social Impact Architects
I am a huge fan of Gretchen Rubin and her work on The Happiness Project. While not an expert in happiness herself, she has studied the research, implemented it with friends and family, and summarized her findings in a number of bestselling books. She takes happiness...
Communicate, Fundraising, Marketing & Communication, Social Impact Architects
Mother Teresa was quoted as saying “without money there is no mission.” Everyday nonprofits navigate this delicate balance between money and mission – which is why we say that nonprofits and social entrepreneurs have a double bottom line. While we are not experts in...
Annual Traditions, Business Planning, Communicate, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fundraising, Giving Trends, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Lead, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects
Americans have always been known for their generosity. Just as in other difficult times, Americans stepped up giving during the pandemic. Now, upon reviewing the Giving USA 2023 report – the social sector’s annual report – we saw trends that, not unexpectedly, showed...
Business Planning, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Human Resources, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
Every nonprofit right now is feeling a bit unsteady. We have gone through a collective earthquake – with the initial shock and many aftershocks of the pandemic, which now include inflation and an economic downturn. It is natural to feel a bit “wobbly” in the face of...
