Annual Traditions, Business Planning, COVID-19, Grow, Lead, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects, System Change, Top 5 Annual List
Tonight marks the seventh day of Hanukkah – or the Festival of Lights. It commemorates the victory and recapture of Jerusalem in the year 164 BC. It is celebrated by the lighting of a menorah. One candle, known as the shamash, is lit and then used to light the other...
About Suzanne, Annual Traditions, Impact, Social Enterprise, Social Impact Architects, Top 5 Annual List
This year marks my 10th year in business as Founder & CEO of Social Impact Architects. My intention in starting Social Impact Architects was simple – combine my on-the-ground experience working in nonprofits and government with new tools from my MBA at Duke. I was...
Business Planning, Ecosystem Mapping, Lean Start-Up, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning, Top 5 Annual List
The end of the year is always a special time for rejuvenation and reflection. This past year my favorite word has been “reimagine.” The word itself lulls me into both a state of reflection as well as thoughtful action. It allows you to hold up a mirror to yourself as...
Annual Traditions, Evaluation Planning, Impact, Impact Measurement, Logic Model Development, Organizational Culture, Theory of Change, Top 5 Annual List
The end of the year is always a special time for many social sector organizations. Not only do we have the chance to celebrate with clients and their families over the holidays, but we also enjoy the magic of the season. This warm holiday glow is often accompanied by...
Annual Traditions, Business Planning, Corporate Social Responsibility, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Impact Measurement, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Storytelling, Top 5 Annual List
The end of the year is always a special time for many social sector organizations. Not only do we have the chance to celebrate with clients and their families over the holidays, but we also enjoy the magic of the season. This warm holiday glow is often accompanied by...
Annual Traditions, Grow, Impact, Impact Measurement, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects, Top 5 Annual List
Working in the social sector, the holidays can be a bittersweet time. While there is always excitement and magic in the air, and staff, volunteers and donors generously give their time and resources to make the holidays special for children in the community, we know...