Collaborate, Corporate Social Responsibility, Guest Blogs, Lead, Social Impact Architects
I love a great podcast. There is nothing better than going for a drive or walk and listening to a podcast along the way. My favorites are the ones where, even when I only have five minutes, I come away with pearls of wisdom. That is the case for one of my favorite...
Annual Traditions, Communicate, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fundraising, Grow, Lead, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Enterprise, Social Impact Architects, Top 5 Annual List
Winter solstice falls on December 21 and, in some cultures, is known as “the day the sun stands still.” It is the shortest day of the year – with just 8 hours and 46 minutes of sunlight. It is also the astronomical beginning of winter. From this day forward, days will...
Business Planning, Corporate Social Responsibility, Growth/Scaling Plans, Impact Measurement, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture
There have been rumors lurking in the corners of social entrepreneurship gatherings. I have heard them whispered: “There are investors who want to pursue impact investing, but we don’t have the right deal flow.” Impact investing is growing rapidly. A recent piece in...
Annual Traditions, Business Planning, Communicate, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fundraising, Giving Trends, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Lead, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects
Americans have always been known for their generosity. Just as in other difficult times, Americans stepped up giving during the pandemic. Now, upon reviewing the Giving USA 2023 report – the social sector’s annual report – we saw trends that, not unexpectedly, showed...
Annual Traditions, Corporate Social Responsibility, Grow, Lead, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Retreats, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning, Summer Reading
During summer, it feels like time stops for just a moment. The longer days, the warm breezes and sweet fragrances in the air allow time to slow down for reflection. You can sit by a beach or lake and just gaze into the water, being present and enjoying the ease of...
Board Development, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fundraising, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans
In my Social Entrepreneurship class, I share with my students a continuum that places for-profit companies on the left and charitable organizations on the right. In recent years, for-profit companies and nonprofit companies have been moving toward the middle of the...