October 4, 2024 | Community Voice
Join us for our upcoming fall 2024 workshop: Centering Community Voice in Program Design! Are you a nonprofit leader looking to build deeper connections with your community? Want to create programs that truly reflect the needs and aspirations of those you serve? In...
September 18, 2024 | Nonprofit Leadership
In the world of social impact, a persistent question echoes: Why are nonprofits, municipalities, health systems, and private-sector companies so reluctant to collaborate? While many point to competition for resources and inherent power disparities, research suggests...
September 16, 2024 | Community Voice
In today’s polarized climate, “advocacy” sometimes gets a bad rap. As a result, some nonprofits and community-based organizations shy away from engaging in such efforts. But advocacy is so much more than just outspoken public support for a particular cause or policy....
September 9, 2024 | Corporate Impact
A few weeks ago, I presented at the 2024 AFP NC Philanthropy Conference with a talk titled Why Was It Declined? Navigating the New Realities of Corporate Social Responsibility. It not only marked my return to engagement with AFP-related events but also revisited Next...
August 26, 2024 | Community Voice
Did you know there’s a wealth of untapped wisdom within your nonprofit? It’s your staff and team members — especially those most proximate to the work. Their perspective can offer meaningful insights to amplify your organization’s mission. But boots-on-the-ground...
August 14, 2024 | Corporate Impact
“I don’t know, Josh. I think we need to take a wait-and-see approach…” It’s perhaps my least favorite phrase in social good — the dreaded “wait and see” that often rears its ugly head toward the end of an ambitious strategic planning activity. The process of...
