Creating your organization’s logo is an important step in the development process. Designing graphics is not an easy task, and it can be expensive to pay someone else for organizations …
April Showers Bring May Flowers
“April showers bring May flowers.” Growing up as a Florida girl this is a saying that I have heard often. Because we knew every year, April would be filled with …
Program Evaluation: When It’s Time to Pivot
The term evaluation is described as the systematic investigation of an effort’s merit, worth, or significance. Program evaluation is an essential organizational practice that provides a way to assess specific …
Inspiration to Impact
I remember the day the passion for serving youth at a greater capacity was ignited in me. The second I took the first step, there was no turning back. I …
How Logic Models Play a Key Role in Program Evaluation
The development of a program logic model plays a key role in evaluating the effectiveness of your program design and delivery. It represents how you plan to do good. The …
Serving With Love
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to …
Your Footprint – Steps From the Past Leading Into the Future
I always knew that I wanted to help people on a greater level but was unsure how. Each year I felt as if I unlocked another stage allowing me to …
The Basics of Developing a Program
One of my favorite components of a nonprofit organization is designing new programs. I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to design award-winning and innovative programs throughout my tenure …
Putting Words Into Action
We’ve all sat in a meeting at some point that we feel could have been a simple email. Or maybe we’ve been involved in a bunch of one on one …
Crawl Before You Walk
Many nonprofits start from an identified need in the community and a passion for making a difference. When I was starting my organization in 2012, I was also pursuing my …
Nonprofit Executive Leadership: Mentorship and the Value of Emotional Intelligence
Early in my nonprofit career, a colleague suggested looking into mentorship. I didn’t think much of it, other than it could be a vehicle to expand my professional network. Even …
The Importance of Accountability as a Nonprofit Organization Leader
When you hear the word accountability, what does it make you think of? Maybe it includes responsibilities or a checklist or just getting things done. Accountability looks different for each …