Strategic Planning As A Collaborative Project
Many of the groups we come across and work with seem to recognize the value of strategic planning. Many also invest time and resources to conduct some level of strategic planning for their organizations.
The Art Of Following And…Following Up
Conferences are wonderful – to learn stuff and of course, to meet people. You come back from the conference on a high, thrilled you’ve made all these new contacts and then you’re greeted by all those
Using All Your Assets
Using our assets is something we do in our personal lives - we use our cash; we leverage the value of our homes; we use our educations to build careers; we tap into our friendships and
How To Re-Brand A Nonprofit Network
In the best of cases, re-branding can be a challenge. And if your nonprofit is a membership organization or a network with deeply invested stakeholders, re-branding can make one feel like Count Dreadula is in the
A Fundraiser Dabbles In Social Media
Last week, I had the good fortune of surrounding myself with social media experts and expert hopefuls during the Social Media for Nonprofits New York City Conference. There was a wealth of information to be
How One Brand Got A Billion Rising
How did a 15-year old organization with a a full-time staff of 13 and a budget of about $3.5 million mobilize a billion people around the planet? By doing things that many nonprofits shy away from
Keeping The Funder Honest
The power dynamic of the funder and fundee is often difficult to manage. The onus is usually on the organization being funded to make the relationship a good one. Truth be told, we expect
When And Why Your Nonprofit Should Re-Brand
Re-branding is expensive. It’s time-consuming. And it comes with risks. So why do it? Here’s why: A new mission or a new strategic plan is a great reason to re-brand, even if the organization’s direction has
