Collaborate, Grow, Issue Based Blogs, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements
Next Monday is Earth Day – the first one was held in 1970, more than 50 years ago. Since then, Earth Day has become a global event that has mobilized 200 million people across 141 countries to recognize our role in saving our collective ecosystem. The United Nations...
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...
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....
Collaborate, Communicate, Marketing & Communication, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements, Storytelling, System Change
Saturday was Texas Independence Day – when Texans signed a declaration of independence from Mexico and created the Republic of Texas. To this day, Texans are fiercely independent, which is why our unofficial state slogan, “Don’t mess with Texas,” has resonated with so...
Communicate, Fundraising, Growth/Scaling Plans, Guest Blogs, Marketing & Communication, Social Impact Architects, Storytelling
Valentine’s Day was yesterday, and love is in the air! While it is commonplace to celebrate your loved ones on this day, more social sector organizations are using this day to celebrate supporters and employees. For some inspiration, my friends and fellow consultants,...
Advocacy/Policy Change, Growth/Scaling Plans, Issue Based Blogs, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements
Each year in February, state legislative sessions begin across the country. It is an exciting time and opportunity for nonprofits – with new possibilities for proactive policy change to better address social issues in our communities. Whenever I discuss this the...