About Suzanne, Annual Traditions, Impact, Social Enterprise, Social Impact Architects, Top 5 Annual List
This year marks my 10th year in business as Founder & CEO of Social Impact Architects. My intention in starting Social Impact Architects was simple – combine my on-the-ground experience working in nonprofits and government with new tools from my MBA at Duke. I was...
Annual Traditions, Book Reviews, Communicate, Fundraising, Giving Trends, Marketing & Communication, Social Impact Architects, Storytelling
Last week, Giving USA shared its long-awaited report, Giving USA 2019: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year of 2018. In this post, we not only share a synopsis of giving trends from the report, but as always, we provide actionable steps you can take to keep...
Advocacy/Policy Change, Collaborate, Communicate, Fundraising, Marketing & Communication, Social Impact Architects, Storytelling
Advocacy isn’t something that comes easily to everyone. I come from a long line of unsung heroes who served as teachers and counselors. I lovingly call them “social soldiers.” They put their heads down and got the work done, never seeking the credit. While I always...
Annual Traditions, Nonprofit Trends, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects
I have always been fascinated by the Titanic. When the movie came out and the exhibition opened, I was first in line for both. I am fascinated by it not just for its story or the glamour of the time, but because of why the ship met its tragic fate. The Titanic – the...
Collaborate, Guest Blogs, Issue Based Blogs, Organizational Culture, Social Movements
When #MeToo hit last year like a hurricane, it revealed not only countless accounts of sexual harassment and assault but also vulnerabilities in the systems and processes meant to protect individuals and employees. Just like after any hurricane, now is the time to...