Issue Based Blogs, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements
One of my favorite questions to ask students is: Do you believe society can really change? When I first started teaching social entrepreneurship, the answer was almost always yes. My students believed they could make a difference. They debated ideas, challenged...
Collaborate, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Guest Blogs, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements
Long before loneliness became a public health concern, the television show “Cheers” reminded us of something timeless. At its heart, it was never really about a neighborhood bar. It was about having a place where people recognized you, welcomed you and noticed when...
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 coming years. While there are many things I don’t know, there are few I do. The social sector will continue to rise to the moment. We’ve already navigated a pandemic, economic shifts,...
Growth/Scaling Plans, Organizational Assessments, Strategic Planning
My favorite graduation gift is the bestselling book, The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho. I give it often, because it speaks to people who feel called to do meaningful work in the world. One of the mentors tells the protagonist, Santiago, “When you really want something to...
Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Impact, Impact Measurement, Logic Model Development, Organizational Assessments, Program Development
When I started at Phoenix House, a nonprofit focused on substance abuse and prevention, right out of college, I was an idealist. I pursued any program and every grant that would help our clients. I believed success was a numbers game — the more grant proposals...
