Advocacy/Policy Change, Collaborate, Communicate, Fundraising, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Guest Blogs, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Enterprise, Social Impact Architects
World leaders are gathering this week in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss world affairs. Prior to this meeting, the World Economic Forum published the Global Risks Report 2023, which discussed a new phrase to describe our current state: “polycrisis.” While the...
Board Development, Business Planning, Communicate, Grow, Marketing & Communication, Organizational Assessments, Social Enterprise, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
I love fall – with it comes so many possibilities. It reminds me of one of my favorite fall quotes by French author Albert Camus: “Autumn is the second spring when every leaf is a flower.” It professes a love for the season of fall but also a season of life where...
COVID-19, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Guest Blogs, Social Enterprise, Social Impact Architects
COVID-19 had a devastating impact on the commercial real estate market in 2020. And, even with things reopening in 2021, the effects will likely be felt over the next few years. This puts nonprofits that own their own real estate and/or are landlords in a tricky...
Book Reviews, Organizational Culture, Social Enterprise, Storytelling
I knew of Jerr Boschee long before I met him – he is a legend in the social enterprise space. I now am lucky enough to count him as a close friend and mentor. A standout in the field, he has held many noteworthy positions throughout his career. He is a former CEO...
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...
About Suzanne, Annual Traditions, Impact, Social Enterprise, Social Impact Architects, Top 5 Annual List
This year marks my 10th year in business as Founder & CEO of Social Impact Architects. My intention in starting Social Impact Architects was simple – combine my on-the-ground experience working in nonprofits and government with new tools from my MBA at Duke. I was...
