About Suzanne, Book Reviews, Collaborate, Communicate, Executive Coaching, Grow, Impact, Lead, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning, System Change
Today, The Nonprofit Flywheel is out in the world. I’m excited to share it with you, and a little emotional, too. For 30 years, I’ve worked inside nonprofits and alongside them. I’ve seen people do extraordinary things because they deeply believe in their...
About Suzanne, Book Reviews, Collection of Articles, Personal, Social Impact Architects
One of the conversations I often have with students is about the difference between success and significance. Success is often individual and something you achieve alone. Significance is shared and always involves other people. Success asks: “What did I accomplish?”...
Book Reviews, Organizational Culture, Social Enterprise, Storytelling
I knew of Jerr Boschee long before I met him – he is a legend in the social enterprise space. I now am lucky enough to count him as a close friend and mentor. A standout in the field, he has held many noteworthy positions throughout his career. He is a former CEO...
Annual Traditions, Book Reviews, Communicate, COVID-19, Fundraising, Giving Trends, Marketing & Communication, Social Impact Architects, Storytelling
Americans are very generous – in fact, more Americans give to charity than vote. In the first six months of 2020, despite more than half of the U.S. workforce experiencing unemployment or reduced income due to COVID-19, Americans have stepped up to support important...
Annual Traditions, Book Reviews, Communicate, Fundraising, Giving Trends, Marketing & Communication, Social Impact Architects, Storytelling
Last week, Giving USA shared its long-awaited report, Giving USA 2019: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year of 2018. In this post, we not only share a synopsis of giving trends from the report, but as always, we provide actionable steps you can take to keep...
Book Reviews, Impact Measurement, Social Movements
Last week, we revisited the game-changing model presented in Bridges Out of Poverty. The model suggests professionals and communities can help people in poverty only by first understanding their mental state and systematically addressing the challenges they face. This...
