Strategic Planning Category

Developing a Social Media Strategy

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Every organization is different, but here are five components which we have found to be important considerations in developing a successful social media strategy:

Remember it’s just like any other communications channel – which means that your organization’s branding and messaging read more…

Fostering a Culture of Philanthropy

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

When Benjamin Franklin died in 1790, he bequested $4,500 each to the people of Boston and Philadelphia, to be invested for 200 years. The idea was that the matured investments would be of far greater benefit to the people. We read more…

How to Energize Your Nonprofit Amidst Economic Decline

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

It’s no secret that places around the world are experiencing economic decline. Long-time companies are experiencing mass layoffs, businesses are closing their doors and the line to receive bailouts is getting longer. If this is the case for businesses, read more…

Think globally, act locally: How your organization can hook in with local groups to generate momentum

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

You may dream about changing the world on a global level: perhaps your organization’s mission is to provide underprivileged kids with quality educational opportunities.
But transformation begins locally–with an after-school program or a new community center.
Linking up with local groups will read more…

The First Steps: How to get started building a high-impact nonprofit organization

Friday, January 9th, 2009

Carrying an idea forward effectively–that is, administratively, financially, and in terms of public awareness–requires a series of different skills.  Some people have one or more of these skills; very few people have most of them; and it is safe to read more…