Embracing the Pillars of Meaning in Nonprofit Work

Embracing the Pillars of Meaning in Nonprofit Work

I was recently reminded of a topic that resonates deeply with our work in nonprofits, inspired by Emily Esfahani Smith’s enlightening TED talk from April 2017 titled, “There’s more to life than being happy.” Smith’s exploration of the...
Making Stories Stick in the Age of Digital Amnesia

Making Stories Stick in the Age of Digital Amnesia

It goes without saying (and yet here I am saying it) that we are inundated with content every day. We watch, read, and listen to dozens and dozens of stories through various mediums. So much so, that we literally forget most of what we take in. Our brains simply...
The Win-Win of Giving: Telling the Donors Story

The Win-Win of Giving: Telling the Donors Story

Okay, quick pop quiz: When I say “philanthropy,” what springs to mind? Many of us picture heartwarming stories of beneficiaries, right? But hang on a sec! What about the folks writing those checks or clicking that ‘donate’ button? Their side of...