Growth/Scaling Plans, Organizational Assessments, Strategic Planning
My favorite graduation gift is the bestselling book, The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho. I give it often, because it speaks to people who feel called to do meaningful work in the world. One of the mentors tells the protagonist, Santiago, “When you really want something to...
Board Development, Business Planning, Employee Engagement, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Guest Blogs, Human Resources, Impact Measurement, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning, Theory of Change
In the past year alone, 10 of our longtime clients have gone through CEO transitions. That tracks with what national research is telling us: leadership turnover in the nonprofit sector is accelerating, and more organizations are entering transitions — whether they...
About Suzanne, Fundraising, Inspirations, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
Antarctica has a way of checking your ego fast. There is no powering through here. No forcing the agenda. Ice shifts. Weather changes. Plans adjust. Nature does not negotiate. You can be prepared, thoughtful and experienced, and still be reminded very quickly that you...
Guest Blogs, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
As we approach the end of the year, every leader I know is thinking about financial health. With today’s uncertain economic environment, rising costs and inflation, changemakers are feeling the strain. Financial stability is no longer a “nice to have.” It is your...
Business Planning, Business Planning, Collaborate, Feasibility Studies, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Organizational Assessments, Program Development, Social Enterprise, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
January brings a rush of ideas. New goals. New energy. New possibilities. However, “new” can be a double-edged sword. Some ideas are genuine breakthroughs. Some are distractions dressed up as innovation. And some quietly derail even the strongest organizations. The...
Business Planning, Business Planning, Grow, Marketing & Communication, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
“When written in Chinese, the word ‘crisis’ is composed of two characters. One represents danger and the other represents opportunity.”- John F. Kennedy The quote above may be familiar, but the truth behind it hits differently today. Crises are...
