Advocacy/Policy Change, Impact, Impact Measurement, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning, Theory of Change
When King Charles III visited the United States last week, most of the headlines focused on ceremony, but behind the scenes, the visit was widely described as a diplomatic masterclass in navigating uncertainty and strengthening long-term alliances. As the king noted:...
Advocacy/Policy Change, Client Flow/Design Thinking, Evaluation Planning, Social Impact Architects
We all have projects to complete this spring. With new programs to start and new internal efforts to kick off, our to-do lists feel never-ending. But here’s the challenge many nonprofits face: great ideas do not automatically turn into well-run projects. One of the...
Advocacy/Policy Change, Business Planning, Collaborate, Growth/Scaling Plans, Impact, Issue Based Blogs, Social Impact Architects, Storytelling
In the world of community development, tools come and go. Some sparkle, some sputter. Few, however, have generated as much conversation as Opportunity Zones (OZs). We covered them extensively when they were released in 2017 and even developed a community toolkit to...
Advocacy/Policy Change, Issue Based Blogs, Organizational Assessments, Retreats, Social Impact Architects, Storytelling, Strategic Planning
I loved Saturday morning cartoons, and one of my favorites was “SchoolHouse Rock” – especially the classic episode “I’m Just a Bill.” Many of us learned how the legislative branch works (or sometimes doesn’t) by watching this episode in our social studies classes....
Advocacy/Policy Change, Collaborate, COVID-19, Issue Based Blogs, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements
Like many of you, I was stunned when Prince Harry opened up in his Apple docuseries, “The Me You Can’t See” – co-created and produced with none other than Oprah herself – about the trauma he experienced and the treatments that have made a significant difference in his...
Advocacy/Policy Change, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects
With his recent passing, Pope Francis is now being lauded as “The People’s Pope.” His legacy will be one of deep compassion and a call to service for people of all faiths. This time of change reminds me of one of my favorite parables – Moishe and the pope. Over a...
