How Coalition Building and Grassroots Campaigns Can Boost Your Nonprofit’s Advocacy

Advocacy/Policy Change, COVID-19, Growth/Scaling Plans, Issue Based Blogs, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements

Late summer and early fall are opportune times to reach out and connect to elected officials, since many federal policymakers will be home for August recess and most state policymakers will be gearing up for legislative sessions. There are many reasons to start...

Elevating Policy as a Priority: How Advocacy Adds Value to Your Organization & the Greater Good

Advocacy/Policy Change, Growth/Scaling Plans, Issue Based Blogs, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements

I recently came across a story about anthropologist Margaret Mead. She was asked by a student – what was the first sign of civilization in ancient culture? The student (and I) expected an answer such as fishhooks, grinding stones or some other tool. Instead, she said...

Advocacy/Policy Change

Vision vs. Mission: How to Hit the Bullseye of a Perfect Combination

Storytelling, Strategic Planning

The sentences below are a mix of vision and mission statements. Can you tell which is which? Smithville is a vibrant, thriving and self-sustaining community. To fight the causes and effects of poverty through service, advocacy and friendship. A world where every...

How Jewish Innovation Strengthens the Social Sector

Advocacy/Policy Change, Business Planning, Growth/Scaling Plans, Social Impact Architects

This week, Jews the world over will celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which begins at sundown on Sept. 11. Observers of the holiday participate in a tradition of eating apples dipped in honey and wish each other not just a happy, but a sweet new year....