Client Flow/Design Thinking, Collaborate, Issue Based Blogs, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements, System Change
Every March, we celebrate Women’s History Month and the amazing women who have shaped America – Sally Ride, the first female in space; Rosa Parks, whose courage ignited the civil rights movement; and countless “hidden figures” who have cracked the glass ceiling. But,...
Client Flow/Design Thinking, Impact, Social Impact Architects
The headlines are buzzing about “The Great Wealth Transfer.” It is estimated that more than $70 trillion will be passed down from Baby Boomers to their heirs – with $10-12 trillion estimated to be donated to charity through 2045. Amid high inflation, overall giving is...
Client Flow/Design Thinking, Impact, Social Impact Architects
Have you ever waited endlessly at the doctor’s office and wished that they had better customer service? Have you waited in a grocery line and bought an impulse purchase and then wondered why later? For better or worse, every company – but especially those in retail –...
Client Flow/Design Thinking, Collaborate, COVID-19, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Impact, Impact Measurement, Lean Start-Up, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements, Strategic Planning, System Change
As a futurist for the social sector, I am often asked about what to expect in the future. While there are many things I don’t know, there are some that I do. For example, I know the social sector has risen to the challenge and opportunity of the post-COVID world and...
Advocacy/Policy Change, Client Flow/Design Thinking, Evaluation Planning, Social Impact Architects
We all have projects to complete this fall – new programs to start, new internal efforts to kick off and our never-ending to-do list to tackle. In this week’s blog, we wanted to share some cool and easy ways to successfully manage these projects. Self-driving cars...
Client Flow/Design Thinking, Evaluation Planning, Impact, Impact Measurement, Lean Start-Up, Logic Model Development, Program Development, Theory of Change
At a recent forum, CNN’s Fareed Zakaria was asked the ONE thing that children need to learn. His answer? “Intellectual discipline.” He defined it as the ability to wade through noise, discern the facts, analyze findings and form a point of view. We echo this sentiment...
