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A major barrier to introducing a new program to a community is pushback. From staff concerns to not assessing whether the program is needed, failure to determine if your program is the right fit for a new community can lead to negative outcomes for the program and for your organization. Bringing a new program to […]

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Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. There comes a point in the life of an organization where it considers expanding its programs and services. This strategic move can open up new possibilities, build and strengthen community bonds, and enhance overall effectiveness, including: Becoming responsive to emerging community and societal needs […]

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Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. It’s that time of year, where we think ahead to what we want to accomplish in the new year. If you’re a nonprofit leader, strategic planning might be top of mind for you. Whether you’re considering the best time to start strategic planning or […]

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Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. During a recent partnership experience, a consulting organization contacted me to gauge my interest in developing a proposal for a multi-year project for a funder. I’d had a conversation with one of the funder’s senior program officers several months prior, and they’d referred the […]

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Try this out and let me know how it goes for you. As an introverted workshop facilitator, I used to believe that online workshops were easier to facilitate than in person ones. Now I see that online workshops aren’t easier or harder; they just have their own set of quirks. There’s benefits and drawbacks to […]

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