Board Development, Business Planning, Communicate, Grow, Lead, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Storytelling
Remember that game we played in school – tug-of-war? While the origin is uncertain, it has been around since the 8th century BC as a game of strength and teamwork. The concept is simple, but the strategy behind it is complex – it requires more than just power. It also... 
Board Development, Grow, Social Impact Architects
My favorite time of year in Texas is fall. The cooler weather is a welcome reprieve from the heat of a Texas summer, and fall’s arrival signals the start of the State Fair of Texas. The state fair is a grand display of all things Texas – deep fried treats, cooking... 
Board Development, Communicate, COVID-19, Fundraising, Growth/Scaling Plans, Guest Blogs, Marketing & Communication, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements, System Change
You know a good thing when you see it. When I read the article, “The Color of Money,” in the latest issue of Advancing Philanthropy, the magazine published by AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals), I knew within the first two paragraphs that it was worth... 
Board Development, COVID-19, Guest Blogs, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects
2020 has been a roller coaster ride for all of us. As nonprofit board members, we know that it has also put nonprofit governance to the test. At Social Impact Architects, when we brief boards on strategic planning, we put governance and culture in the middle of... 
Board Development, Feasibility Studies, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Impact, Lean Start-Up, Organizational Assessments, Program Development, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
As the pandemic becomes more manageable and we explore possibilities for the future, I find that many executives and board members are reflecting on the “state of their organization.” Many are asking the question: “Where do we go from here?” I was recently asked by a... 
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... 