Business Planning, Grow, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
The media was abuzz last week with the “Wheel of Fortune” – “Pink Orchid” debate. It nearly broke the Internet with a million views in two days as people watched and rewatched Megan Carvale guess the puzzle with five blank letters: P_N_/_RC_...
Business Planning, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Social Impact Architects
The start of a new year is an excellent time to contemplate new ideas. Based on our latest Megatrends webinar (video + slides coming soon!), one of the top ideas that nonprofits are considering in 2024 is starting (or expanding) a social enterprise...
Business Planning, Corporate Social Responsibility, Growth/Scaling Plans, Impact Measurement, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture
There have been rumors lurking in the corners of social entrepreneurship gatherings. I have heard them whispered: “There are investors who want to pursue impact investing, but we don’t have the right deal flow.” Impact investing is growing rapidly. A recent piece in...
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 are inclined to see every need or idea as a call to action. The result of taking on too many opportunities comes in the form of mission creep, donor confusion or staff burnout. Research...
Business Planning, Guest Blogs, Organizational Assessments, Strategic Planning
As professionals in the social sector committed to doing good, we’d like to think we’re immune to public relations crises. But, just like corporations, socially minded businesses and nonprofit organizations are susceptible to events, be they natural...
Business Planning, Business Planning, Grow, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Strategic Planning
We are always on the lookout for positive trends, especially from the for-profit space, to incorporate into nonprofit settings. Recently, we have heard a lot about great corporate cultures like those of Zappos and technology companies. When we dissect what makes these...
