Communicate, Fundraising, Growth/Scaling Plans, Marketing & Communication, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects
This year, in the World Giving Index, the United States emerged as the most charitable country – with 72% of Americans reporting that they helped a stranger, 61% donated to a charity and 42% volunteered their time. But, as economic and societal shifts occur, that...
Business Planning, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
Today is the 80th anniversary of D-Day – the day when more than 160,000 Allied forces landed in Normandy, France, as part of the largest air, land and sea invasion ever executed. The goal of the mission was to liberate Nazi-occupied France, and more than 9,000 Allied...
Collaborate, Ecosystem Mapping, Growth/Scaling Plans, Social Impact Architects, System Change
As a political junkie, I always look forward to presidential elections and watching the democratic process unfold with the hope that the winning candidate can affect positive change for our nation. But the election process is a contentious one by its very nature....
Communicate, Fundraising, Growth/Scaling Plans, Guest Blogs, Marketing & Communication, Social Impact Architects, Storytelling
Valentine’s Day was yesterday, and love is in the air! While it is commonplace to celebrate your loved ones on this day, more social sector organizations are using this day to celebrate supporters and employees. For some inspiration, my friends and fellow consultants,...
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...
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...
