By focusing on their “why”, and keeping their mission and vision at the forefront of these discussions, we guided them to realize that this wasn’t about incremental steps forward, it was time for a transformative leap.
Raise the Future
Client Sector: Nonprofits and Foundations
Are You Ready for a Coach?
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’d benefit from having a coach champion your life, leadership and career goals you’re not alone. While some people think of coaches as a luxury, hired only by high-powered executives in corporations and Silicon Valley, the reality is that if you work in the nonprofit, foundation or education sectors you’ll
Are You Ready to Lead the Bold Change You Asked For?
Many paths lead nonprofit and school leaders to undertake big strategic and creative work. Sometimes it’s a capital campaign, other times it’s in response to enrollment trends, or just that it’s “time” to do a new strategic plan. But the most exciting opportunities are the ones where organization leaders see a refreshed brand, visionary strategic
Use Your Values to Get Re-Inspired for a Fulfilling New Year
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6 Challenges Your Nonprofit Can Expect Every New Year
With global and financial turmoil and the rise of artificial intelligence and other technologies, we anticipate every new year will pose new challenges for your nonprofit. Here are six to expect, along with our recommendations for how to address them in the year ahead. 1. Your core values will be tested. As global turbulence continues
Create Deeper Donor Engagement Through Inclusive Messaging
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Dynamic Duo: The Benefits of Linking Your Strategic Plan and Brand Strategy
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Are You Brave Enough?
Few leaders are fearless, but all must be brave. Being anxious is human. Our society sells us the idea that good leaders are fearless. In reality, most of us—nonprofit, foundation, and school professionals—are humble humans, with fearlessness waxing and waning based on the day. Fearlessness is unrealistic, but being brave is possible when leaders like
Your Brand is the Key: Unlock Fundraising Success
If you’re falling short of your fundraising goals, it may be time to strengthen your organization’s brand. Many nonprofits and schools overlook their brand as a foundational piece in their fundraising. This oversight usually stems from the misconception that the brand is solely the purview of the marketing team. In reality, a strong brand elevates
The Power of Simple Language
“Plants are sneaky.” My 10th-grade biology teacher—who I think was secretly a branding expert—would repeat this single idea at the beginning of every class. “If there is nothing else you take away from this class, I want you to remember that one thing.” And the crazy thing is, I DO remember it—well over a decade