Giving USA 2025: The Comeback and the Call to ActionAs a proud Texan, I want to start by saying thank you. So many of you reached out after the devastating floods in Central Texas last week —…5d ago5d ago
Hot Nonprofit Trends for Summer 2025While July 2nd may not seem to hold any special significance, it actually marks a quiet milestone — it’s the halfway point of the calendar…Jul 7Jul 7
Emotional Intelligence: The Superpower Every Nonprofit Leader NeedsWhat is the strongest predictor of success in the workplace in the 21st century? It’s not IQ or technical skills — it’s emotional…Jun 26Jun 26
5 Keys to Boost Employee Engagement in NonprofitsThe pandemic — and return to work afterward — taught us many lessons. One of the most powerful for me was the importance of organizational…Jun 19Jun 19
5 Tips to Hit a Social Business Pitch out of the ParkSummer always reminds me of one of my family’s favorite pastimes — baseball. When my nephew Alexander was first learning to play, I got a…Jun 12Jun 12
Urgent Attention Needed: Federal Bill Could Hurt Nonprofits and Our CommunitiesI loved Saturday morning cartoons, and one of my favorites was “SchoolHouse Rock” — especially the classic episode “I’m Just a Bill.” Many…Jun 5Jun 5
Managing Uncertainty: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Reclaim Their EnergyTypically, as we shift into the summer, many in the nonprofit community find time to pause and recharge — something that’s important for…May 29May 29
What the Ice Bucket Challenge Still Teaches Us About Nonprofit Fundraising, Marketing and…If you’ve been feeling a sense of déjà vu, you are not wrong. The Ice Bucket Challenge has returned! This viral phenomenon during the…May 22May 22
Creating a Ripple Effect: How the Social Sector Can Lead on Mental HealthLike many of you, I was stunned when Prince Harry opened up in his Apple docuseries, “The Me You Can’t See” — co-created and produced with…May 15May 15
Mission Meets Metrics: Unlocking Nonprofit Potential with KPIsIf you ever want to start an unsolvable argument, ask a group of people about their favorite pizza chain. Some say Pizza Hut. Others love…May 8May 8