Business Planning, Client Flow/Design Thinking, COVID-19, Grow, Program Development, Social Enterprise, Social Impact Architects
With the economic and global shifts resulting from COVID-19, everyone has had to pivot their business models. Restaurants are delivering meals rather than opening up their doors. Retailers are making it easier for clients to purchase online and pick up curbside, while...
Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Organizational Assessments, Program Development, Social Impact Architects
When I was growing up, my mother introduced me to the music of Kenny Rogers. My sister and I loved twirling around our house, singing his songs at the top of our lungs. My favorite was “The Gambler” and the lyrics, “You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em / Know when to...
Business Planning, Business Planning, Collaborate, Feasibility Studies, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Organizational Assessments, Program Development, Social Enterprise, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
Because the social sector is in the business of changing the world, we often have an inclination to see every need or idea as a call to jump into action. The result of taking on too many opportunities comes in the form of mission creep, donor confusion or staff...
Business Planning, Grow, Lead, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects
We were saddened by the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg – both sides of the aisle admired her work ethic, perseverance and resilience. As we examine what made her unique, one theme rings true – she never let a setback deter her from her path. As Joe...
Business Planning, Communicate, Fundraising, Growth/Scaling Plans, Marketing & Communication, Social Impact Architects
With Giving Days happening all over the country this month, you may be asking yourself – how do some nonprofits make it seem so easy to raise money? They have one marketing trick in common – they use a unique value proposition, tailored to their donors. A unique value...
Business Planning, Growth/Scaling Plans, Impact Measurement, Organizational Assessments, Strategic Planning
We love sharing good deeds like a great one we saw from July 2019 when good Samaritans came to the aid of a little boy in Australia who fell in the gap when boarding a train. The boy ultimately was fine thanks to the dozen or so commuters on the platform rushing to...
