Growth/Scaling Plans, Organizational Assessments, Strategic Planning
My favorite graduation gift is the bestselling book, The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho. I give it often, because it speaks to people who feel called to do meaningful work in the world. One of the mentors tells the protagonist, Santiago, “When you really want something to...
Communicate, Fundraising, Impact, Impact Measurement, Marketing & Communication, Social Impact Architects, Storytelling
As we close out the year, many nonprofits are starting to assemble their annual or impact reports. This practice is more than a tradition — it is one of the most important trust-building tools you have. Donors want to know the difference their support made and see the...
Executive Coaching, Grow, Lead, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects
Have you ever been to a meeting where a newcomer asked a question that made everyone else cringe — but they had no idea why? That awkward moment is culture at work. Being an outsider can feel disorienting because you don’t yet know the rules of engagement. Culture —...
Communicate, Grow, Impact, Impact Measurement, Organizational Assessments, Storytelling, Strategic Planning, Theory of Change
In today’s world of shrinking attention spans and endless distractions, it’s harder than ever for nonprofits to break through the noise. Add in the challenges of limited resources and competing demands, and it’s easy to why many organizations get lost in the weeds....
Communicate, Grow, Impact, Impact Measurement, Lead, Lean Start-Up, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects, Storytelling
I’ve always loved the ancient parable about the elephant. Six blind men were asked to describe an elephant by touching its body parts. The first man felt its side and described the elephant as a wall, the second man touched its tusk and thought it was a spear, the...
