Advocacy/Policy Change, Issue Based Blogs, Organizational Assessments, Retreats, Social Impact Architects, Storytelling, Strategic Planning
I loved Saturday morning cartoons, and one of my favorites was “SchoolHouse Rock” – especially the classic episode “I’m Just a Bill.” Many of us learned how the legislative branch works (or sometimes doesn’t) by watching this episode in our social studies classes....
Guest Blogs, Human Resources, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
Typically, as we shift into the summer, many in the nonprofit community find time to pause and recharge – something that’s important for both personal well-being and organizational health. But with potential government changes ahead, nonprofits face a lot of...
Business Planning, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
If you ever want to start an unsolvable argument, ask a group of people about their favorite pizza chain. Some say Pizza Hut. Others love Papa John’s. Mine is Domino’s – but it did not start out that way. Back in 2008, the most common complaint Domino’s received was...
Guest Blogs, Human Resources, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
One of the best questions I’ve been asked recently is: “Once we have a great strategic plan, how do we ensure it gets traction?” When we complete the strategic planning process, our clients walk away with a flashy strategic plan and a detailed dashboard, but we also...
Business Planning, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
Everything changed five years ago – so much so, many futurists, including myself, shifted from long-range planning to week-to-week scenario planning. With government support like PPP loans, many nonprofits were able to stay afloat. Needless to say, the past few years...
Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Impact, Impact Measurement, Lean Start-Up, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
Remember those “Choose Your Own Adventure” novels where you could make decisions along the way and customize your own ending? They all started with the same warning label: “The adventures you take are a result of your choice. You are responsible because you choose! …...
