As I’m sure you know, spreadsheets aren’t the sexiest part of our jobs but they are CRITICAL to fulfill our mission. So many of us get stuck in a reactive cycle when it comes to money – always scrambling to plug holes rather than planning proactively. We wonder things like “Can we really make big […]
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How do we untangle the web of systemic racism and inherent bias that are deeply etched into our society’s fabric? How do white individuals fit into this dialogue, and more importantly, confront their roles in perpetuating or combating racism? All of these big questions might sound daunting, but we’ve got answers that will put the
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We’re all stuck in a news cycle of negativity. Natural disasters, soaring food prices, a looming recession, a tension-filled election, racism… I could go on. Joy is in short supply. Our amygdala is on high alert. And that means, we’ve let the negativity invade our brains and we aren’t thinking like executives anymore. So when
Feel-Good Storytelling – Does Positivity Work? Read More »
Hey friends and fellow nonprofit nerds! Get ready for a super fun and informative chat with my buddy Raj Thakkar. You may know Raj as the founding genius behind FOREsight Financial Services for Good. But did you also know he’s the author of a brand-new book called Fiscally Secure?! Raj knows his stuff when it
Being Fiscally SeCURE with Raj Thakkar Read More »
It’s 2023, and you’ve got coaches, influencers, teenage girls, and your mother all raving about how social media is the promised land for networking and making big business connections. It’s easy to think you might be missing out when you see all those likes and comments flying through cyberspace. But something is holding you back
Bacon’s Law – A Social Media Strategy for NPOs Read More »
We all know storytelling is a powerful way to move people and effect change on the important issues of today. But in the fundraising world, storytelling has gotten a bad rap. Poverty porn, sensationalism, and negative storytelling practices have left a bad taste in our mouths and, at times, exposed the very people we want
Joy in Storytelling with Tara Dorabji Read More »
When you’re an ED or even a founder ED, you don’t want to think about the day you say goodbye to your organization, and neither does your board. It’s your baby. You’ve poured your energy and time into teaching it how to walk. But, eventually, it won’t need you in the same way anymore. Or
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Social media is a modern-day jungle. If you don’t know who you are and what you want to say; the algorithms will eat you for breakfast. So what choice do non-profit folks have if we want to be heard above all the noise? Please, don’t tell me I have to dance… PLEASE don’t tell me
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