The Mission-Money Matrix: A Smarter Way to Set Nonprofit Funding PrioritiesWhen I started at Phoenix House, a nonprofit focused on substance abuse and prevention, right out of college, I was an idealist. I pursued…2d ago2d ago
Smart Nonprofit Marketing — Avoid the Mistakes that Cost You Money and MomentumOne of my favorite days of the year is Super Bowl Sunday. The game is always exciting — but the commercials are what truly capture my…Oct 30Oct 30
How to Build a Strong Nonprofit Culture That Drives ImpactHave you ever been to a meeting where a newcomer asked a question that made everyone else cringe — but they had no idea why?Oct 24Oct 24
3 Steps to Make Evaluation Plans EasyAt a recent forum, CNN’s Fareed Zakaria was asked the ONE thing that children need to learn. His answer? Intellectual discipline. He…Oct 16Oct 16
Top Tips for Mastering Nonprofit Logic ModelsDuring COVID-19, everyone turned into bakers and cooks. For my family, it was perfecting homemade ice cream for our annual Memorial Day…Oct 9Oct 9
How to Use a Theory of Change to Sharpen Strategy and Amplify Nonprofit ImpactIn today’s world of shrinking attention spans and endless distractions, it’s harder than ever for nonprofits to break through the noise…Oct 2Oct 2
Nonprofit Change Management: A Superhero’s Playbook for Leading TransformationSummer is always filled with highly anticipated superhero movie releases, with towering men and women possessing superhuman capabilities to…Sep 25Sep 25
Opportunity Zones 2.0: A Second Chance for CommunitiesIn the world of community development, tools come and go. Some sparkle, some sputter. Few, however, have generated as much conversation as…Sep 18Sep 18
5 Easy Steps to Boost Your Organization’s Performance Through Core ValuesWe are always on the lookout for positive trends, especially from the for-profit space, that can translate into nonprofit success…Sep 15Sep 15
Is Your Nonprofit Guilty of Neglecting Vision, Mission and Values?Henry David Thoreau was spot on: “If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put…Sep 4Sep 4