In our society, stoicism and resilience are often seen as external evidence o strength when in reality, its our vulnerability that often holds the greatest power.’ We need to erase the idea that being closed off emotionally is equivalent to the ability to weather any...
By now, most of you have probably heard of Gary Chapman’s famous concept of the “Five Love Languages”. If not, a quick Google search will bring up a wealth of resources on the topic. Chapman’s Love Languages have become a guiding light for people looking...
By Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS Funding from government contracts and foundations play a prominent role in the health of nonprofits, but it can be challenging to navigate your way through their application and management processes. Government and foundation funding generally comes with strict guidelines that...
By Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS Many nonprofit organizations are exploring social enterprise business models as a way to enhance their programs and services, deliver on their mission more effectively and generate new revenue that allows them to stabilize and diversify their funding bases. With this...
By Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS Nonprofit fundraising is an art. It is both challenging and rewarding. Whatever your nonprofit's size, you can be more successful by re-examining the ins and outs of board fundraising. Here are five core topics to master if you want to help...