Most leaders in the nonprofit space are being asked to be more data-driven by board members and funders, but what does this mean? At a basic level it suggests that the application of data and insights to drive continuous improvement is at the central of determining how the organization approaches decision-making, tracks progress against its […]
From fiscal sustainability to mission fulfillment, this webinar will equip you with best practices and empower you to achieve lasting social change. In this webinar, you will explore your ability to plan (and the discipline to stick to the plan) and the wisdom to know when to pivot. This session will delve into the importance
Social sector professionals often describe their career path as a calling. Whether born out of lived experience, empathy, or the simple desire to be of service to others, passion tends to be the driving force that unites nonprofit and government professionals and their mission-driven organizations. And it is passion that fuels seemingly Herculean feats, even
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You may be familiar with Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” For most social sector leadership teams, the question isn’t why you should develop a strategic plan, but rather how can you develop a strategy that will drive your organization to reach its mission as fast as
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Have you ever taken on a massive decluttering project? Maybe you’ve binge-watched a few episodes of Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix and decided to give her method a try. With the anticipation of the peace and clarity an organized office will bring, you eagerly dive in and throw all your stuff in a
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A major foundation convened 40 mission-driven leaders who were committed to revitalizing their neighborhood. The goal was to discuss developing a coordinated community plan, which would allow them to better align their work to achieve more sustainable solutions to improve the economic vitality and prosperity of this area’s residents and communities. Philanthropists, non-profit executive directors,
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If you are looking to increase your impact, sustainability, and growth, then a strategic plan needs to be in your future. Successful strategic planning is a process, not a one-time event. Your success will be determined by how well your planning process motivates and inspires change. Motivation is a function of three factors: dissatisfaction with
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Is your organization a Dust Collector, Compliance Officer, or Coach? Ideally, your approach to data management results in desired outcomes, such as improved performance, increased funding, and improved public relations. Has this been your experience? Or are you like many organizations that have spent countless resources on software and measurement systems, only to find the
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“Output vs. outcomes, who cares” is an expression I’ve heard from nonprofit and government leaders more than once. Typically, I’m not a stickler for semantics and jargon. However, the distinction, understanding, and adoption between these two concepts in social sector organizations is near and dear to my heart. It can be the difference between mediocrity
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Solid impact and outcome measures are often the deciding factor as to which nonprofit and government programs get funded and which ones get left behind. I’ve been teaching organizations how to win grants and increase funding for years, and thought having data was common knowledge throughout the social sector. However, a conversation with my friend Christy Farnbauch
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