Communicate, Fundraising, Impact Measurement, Marketing & Communication, Storytelling
If you were anywhere near a screen five years ago, odds are good that you witnessed the Ice Bucket Challenge. In my feed, I saw everyone from my then-8-year-old nephew, Dylan, to my city councilmember and Bill Gates participate. This viral phenomenon during the summer...
Board Development, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fundraising, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans
In the Social Entrepreneurship class I teach, I share with my students a continuum that places for-profit companies on the left and charitable organizations on the right. In recent years, for-profit companies and nonprofit companies have been moving toward the middle...
Fundraising, Growth/Scaling Plans, Impact Measurement, System Change
Americans contribute more than any country per capita – both in time and treasure. In fact, the U.S. philanthropic sector is extraordinary by any world standard. This is as much a product of our national charity-driven culture as it is a result of our federal tax...
Book Reviews, Communicate, Fundraising, Marketing & Communication, Social Impact Architects, Storytelling
Last week, Giving USA shared its long-awaited report, Giving USA 2019: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year of 2018. In this post, we not only share a synopsis of giving trends from the report, but as always, we provide actionable steps you can take to keep...
Advocacy/Policy Change, Collaborate, Communicate, Fundraising, Marketing & Communication, Social Impact Architects, Storytelling
Spring has sprung! We are not only enjoying the weather, but we are also heading to city halls, state capitals and Washington, D.C., to advocate for those we serve. Advocacy isn’t something that comes easily to everyone. I come from a long line of unsung heroes who...
Advocacy/Policy Change, Fundraising, Impact Measurement
With various holidays in December fast approaching, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the roles faith-based organizations in the U.S. play in serving our communities. Some of the country’s largest and oldest nonprofit organizations have their roots in faith...
