Business Planning, Communicate, Fundraising, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Impact, Impact Measurement, Lead, Marketing & Communication, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects, Storytelling
One of the hardest parts of nonprofit leadership is making decisions without having all the information. Should we hire now or wait? Should we launch the new program or build reserves? Should we invest in technology or hold onto cash? Leaders rarely get certainty...
Business Planning, Grow, Impact, Lean Start-Up, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects
I love to travel. It’s not just about the trip itself. I also love planning the trip. Give me a destination, a cup of tea and a few hours to research, and I am a happy camper. Right now, I am digging into a trip to Scotland next year. A few years ago, I wrote a blog...
Business Planning, Grow, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
Too many nonprofits spend months creating a strategic plan only to place it on a shelf beside last year’s annual report and forgotten board materials. But the goal of strategic planning is not to produce paperwork. It is to create clarity, alignment and momentum...
Grow, Lead, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture
When I was growing up in rural Texas, my favorite tree was a tall willow in the backyard. I loved climbing it and spending hours reading in its branches. But what fascinated me most was watching it during wild Texas thunderstorms. No matter how strong the weather...
Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Guest Blogs, Human Resources, Lead, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” As adults, we ask children this question to better understand their creative, young minds and their hopes and dreams for the future. We — and they, even from a young age — inherently understand that our career path often...
Grow, Guest Blogs, Human Resources, Lead, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects
I am a recovering perfectionist with a knack for turning ideas into action. For a long time, I thought this was the secret to my success. It wasn’t. The real shift came when I learned how to pursue excellence every day in my personal and professional life without...
