Guest Blogs, Social Impact Architects, Storytelling
For those of you who are familiar with Social Impact Architects, you already know that many of our team members are graduates of Duke University. So, we were really excited last week when Coach K coached his final home game to a packed house at Cameron Indoor Stadium.... 
Guest Blogs, Human Resources, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects
One of my favorite things this time of year is hearing the results from Merriam-Webster on the new words of year. In 2021, they focused on our new professional world. Digital nomad, co-working and gig worker all topped the list. We have also heard about new trends,... 
Guest Blogs, Human Resources, Lead, Strategic Planning
Let’s be honest. As employers, hiring is probably one of our least favorite activities. It’s time-consuming, challenging and takes us away from working toward our mission. But, to paraphrase Jim Collins in his modern-day business classic, Good to Great, what separates... 
Communicate, Fundraising, Growth/Scaling Plans, Guest Blogs, Marketing & Communication, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements
In August, I watched in amazement as 12 crowdfunding campaigns for the Afghan people went viral across Facebook and Twitter. One campaign raised more than $5M in 24 hours – its original goal was just $550,000. These groups transformed interest in their mission into... 
Business Planning, Collaborate, Communicate, COVID-19, Fundraising, Grow, Guest Blogs, Human Resources, Issue Based Blogs, Lead, Marketing & Communication, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning, System Change
How has nonprofit life changed since the COVID-19 pandemic started? What should change forever? What should be reconsidered? Now that we are close to herd immunity, many nonprofits are tackling big and small questions across all aspects of their organizations about... 
COVID-19, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Guest Blogs, Social Enterprise, Social Impact Architects
COVID-19 had a devastating impact on the commercial real estate market in 2020. And, even with things reopening in 2021, the effects will likely be felt over the next few years. This puts nonprofits that own their own real estate and/or are landlords in a tricky... 