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...
Annual Traditions, Evaluation Planning, Impact, Impact Measurement, Logic Model Development, Organizational Culture, Theory of Change, Top 5 Annual List
The end of the year is always a special time for many social sector organizations. Not only do we have the chance to celebrate with clients and their families over the holidays, but we also enjoy the magic of the season. This warm holiday glow is often accompanied by...
Impact, Impact Measurement, Lean Start-Up, Logic Model Development, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects, Storytelling, Theory of Change
More and more, research indicates that one of the keys to success is mindset – the frame of mind through which we perceive, interpret and organize our complex world. In fact, science is showing – through studies with athletes, medical patients and students taking...
Client Flow/Design Thinking, Evaluation Planning, Impact, Impact Measurement, Lean Start-Up, Logic Model Development, Program Development, Theory of Change
At WISE’s 2017 Summit on Education, 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...
Evaluation Planning, Impact, Impact Measurement, Logic Model Development, Program Development
During the holidays, I go into baking mode. I love finding the perfect recipe that leaves friends and relatives craving more. This year, it was all about my pumpkin pie. We have a family recipe, but I wanted to kick it up a notch. I reimagined the model of what I...
Annual Traditions, Impact, Lean Start-Up, Logic Model Development, Social Impact Architects, Top 5 Annual List
With the hustle and bustle of the holidays in full swing, we present you the short and sweet list of favorite TrendSpotter blogs of 2013. After all the meals are served, gifts delivered, and donations acknowledged, we invite you to pause a moment, take stock of all...
