Business Planning, Grow, Lead, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects
We were saddened by the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg – both sides of the aisle admired her work ethic, perseverance and resilience. As we examine what made her unique, one theme rings true – she never let a setback deter her from her path. As Joe...
Business Planning, Communicate, Fundraising, Growth/Scaling Plans, Marketing & Communication, Social Impact Architects
With Giving Days happening all over the country this month, you may be asking yourself – how do some nonprofits make it seem so easy to raise money? They have one marketing trick in common – they use a unique value proposition, tailored to their donors. A unique value...
COVID-19, Executive Coaching, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
I think I speak for all of us when I say that this year has presented some unexpected challenges. As the dedicated social sector leaders we are, we keep facing those challenges head-on, but some of us are beginning to experience something deeper than exhaustion.I come...
Client Flow/Design Thinking, Collaborate, COVID-19, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Impact, Impact Measurement, Lean Start-Up, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements, Strategic Planning, System Change
As a futurist for the social sector, I get asked a lot about what to expect from a post-COVID-19 world. While there are many things I don’t know, there are some that I do. For example, I know the social sector has risen to the challenge and opportunity of 2020 and...
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...
