Board Development, Feasibility Studies, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Impact, Lean Start-Up, Organizational Assessments, Program Development, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
As the pandemic becomes more manageable and we explore possibilities for the future, I find that many executives and board members are reflecting on the “state of their organization.” Many are asking the question: “Where do we go from here?” I was recently asked by a... 
Collaborate, Feasibility Studies, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Lean Start-Up, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects
Today’s headlines could make even the most optimistic person – like me – a little weary. But, my optimism was restored when I watched the recent documentary about the 50-year anniversary of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” called “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” and it... 
Growth/Scaling Plans, Impact Measurement, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects, System Change
Sunday marked the beginning of spring. When the tulips and irises start blooming, it feels like a fresh start. We’re lucky enough to get these windows of inspiration a few times each year. These days, I find the spring to be filled with promise, but when I was a kid,... 
Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Impact, Impact Measurement, Logic Model Development, Organizational Assessments, Program Development
When I started with the nonprofit Phoenix House right out of college, I was an idealist. I pursued any program and every grant that would help our clients. I believed success would come from the quantity of grants submitted. Now, with nearly three decades of... 
Advocacy/Policy Change, Impact, Impact Measurement, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning, Theory of Change
Whether it was the real-life royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle or a fictional one from one of our favorite British shows, such as The Crown or Downton Abbey, the British know how to throw an event. Nothing exemplifies this more than a royal wedding,... 
Impact Measurement, Social Enterprise, Social Impact Architects
I am often asked how I come up with blog topics. To answer, some come from collective client work, some are sparked by life experience and others are inspired by great questions from audience members. Since I’ve been back out doing speeches, workshops and keynotes,... 