Advocacy/Policy Change, Growth/Scaling Plans, Issue Based Blogs, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements
Each year in February, state legislative sessions begin across the country. It is an exciting time and opportunity for nonprofits – with new possibilities for proactive policy change to better address social issues in our communities. Whenever I discuss this the...
Collaborate, Impact Measurement, Organizational Assessments, System Change
I just had lunch with a dear friend who asked me a question I often hear as a teacher, consultant and community advocate: “Why is collaboration so hard?” I laughed a little and then explained it was the same reason why personal relationships are difficult. People go...
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...
About Suzanne, Impact Measurement, Marketing & Communication, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects, System Change
Do you know why offices and hotels have mirrors in their elevators? One reason is because people will focus on fixing stray hairs and smoothing out wrinkled clothing rather than how long the elevator is taking and, as a result, be happier. This strange but true fact...
Annual Traditions, Employee Engagement, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Nonprofit Trends, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Retreats, Social Impact Architects
One of the most anticipated events of 2024 is the Summer Olympics in Paris. More than 10,000 athletes from around the world will come together in this iconic event in 32 sports and 329 events – with breaking (a.k.a., breakdancing) being the newest. The theme of this...
Annual Traditions, Communicate, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fundraising, Grow, Lead, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Enterprise, Social Impact Architects, Top 5 Annual List
Winter solstice falls on December 21 and, in some cultures, is known as “the day the sun stands still.” It is the shortest day of the year – with just 8 hours and 46 minutes of sunlight. It is also the astronomical beginning of winter. From this day forward, days will...