Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Social Impact Architects
I was struck, but not surprised, when I heard the authors of Moneyball for Government note, “Less than $1 out of every $100 spent by government is backed by even the most basic evidence that the money is being spent wisely.” This reminds me of Albert Einstein’s quote:...
Advocacy/Policy Change, Business Planning, Growth/Scaling Plans, Social Impact Architects
On Monday, 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...
Communicate, Fundraising, Marketing & Communication, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects
When I grew up, we had a party line phone, and it was expensive to call people. So, you had to really think about what you wanted to say and be as concise as possible. Fast forward to today – calls, texts and emails are free. With that freedom, something has gotten...
Evaluation Planning, Impact, Impact Measurement, Organizational Assessments, Program Development, Social Impact Architects
As we move into Labor Day weekend, it is important to reflect on where we are in helping everyone achieve the American dream. Andrew Carnegie believed “you cannot push anyone up a ladder unless he is willing to climb himself.” But, what is that ladder and how do we...
Human Resources, Lead, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects
One of my favorite quotes is by Maya Angelou: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” As kids, my sisters and I learned manners like not to throw tantrums or interrupt. While these rules...
