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Is This the Era of Local Government?

Is This the Era of Local Government?

Advocacy/Policy Change, Collaborate, Ecosystem Mapping, Social Impact Architects

Lyndon B. Johnson was famous for saying, “When the burdens of the presidency seem unusually heavy, I always remind myself it could be worse. I could be mayor.” With public trust in Washington at an all-time low, local leaders in cities, counties, and school districts...
System Change: Do We Fix the System or Change it Altogether?

System Change: Do We Fix the System or Change it Altogether?

Collaborate, Ecosystem Mapping, Impact Measurement, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements, System Change

In the nonprofit community, we often talk about our clients “falling through the cracks.” As a result, we spend countless hours conducting case management sessions to help clients navigate “the system.” But these are often only temporary fixes; the opportunity for...
Why Bottom-Up Program Design Is the Future

Why Bottom-Up Program Design Is the Future

Collaborate, Ecosystem Mapping, Impact Measurement, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements, System Change

In 1997, on my first day as a program developer at Phoenix House, a nationwide evidence-based substance abuse program, I started to learn bottom-up program design. And to ensure I really understood the journey of those we served, I spent a lot of time in our programs...
How Can Nonprofits Help Get Community Back?

How Can Nonprofits Help Get Community Back?

Advocacy/Policy Change, Collaborate, Ecosystem Mapping, Issue Based Blogs, Social Impact Architects

On Monday, 15 U.S. states got to witness a total solar eclipse – which was an unforgettable experience. I was on Lake Austin, surrounded by all my new friends at the annual Culturati gathering. But even more poignant was the sense of community – everyone stopped what...
The Collaboration Commandments

The Collaboration Commandments

Collaborate, Ecosystem Mapping, Growth/Scaling Plans, Social Impact Architects, System Change

As a political junkie, I always look forward to presidential elections and watching the democratic process unfold with the hope that the winning candidate can affect positive change for our nation. But the election process is a contentious one by its very nature....
How a System Change Mindset Can Improve Nonprofit Collaboration and Impact

How a System Change Mindset Can Improve Nonprofit Collaboration and Impact

Collaborate, Ecosystem Mapping, Impact Measurement, System Change

Do you ever feel like a mouse in a maze looking for the ever-elusive cheese? For the social sector, the cheese is money or influence and, with that money and influence, comes enhanced relevancy to our community and increased impact to our various stakeholders....
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