Annual Traditions, Communicate, Growth/Scaling Plans, Marketing & Communication, Nonprofit Trends, Social Impact Architects
I remember the first time I saw 2001: A Space Odyssey. Although it was originally released in 1968, I first saw it in 1990. Even then, it seemed out of this world. Since that time, I have been both thrilled and concerned about the advancement of technology. It...
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...
Business Planning, Communicate, Grow, Marketing & Communication, Organizational Assessments, Storytelling
Henry David Thoreau was spot on: “If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.” When I work alongside social sector organizations, this is where I start. For me, the foundation of...
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...
Marketing & Communication, Storytelling
Nothing strikes fear in the heart of a nonprofit staffer or board member more than the dreaded question, “Tell me what you do?” After almost a decade of training on storytelling and now the launch of our popular new e-learning course, I can pinpoint why it is so...
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...
