Implementation

Ask Simple Questions

Continuing on the theme of staffing from my previous newsletter, I want to share some insights prompted by an article that David Brooks wrote in the New York Times a few years ago titled “Nine Nonobvi

Fundraising Truisms

Two weeks ago I talked about how Washington has added uncertainty to nonprofit fundraising in an already challenging environment. This week I’d like to share some fundraising insights and advice from

Partnering for Greater Social Impact

Today, I’m happy to share that Applied Wisdom for Nonprofits is partnering with Santa Clara University’s Miller Center for Global Impact. This three-year partnership will focus on enhancing leadership

Fundraising is an Ever-Growing Challenge

In my March 9 newsletter I talked about how the uncertainty of government funding is affecting nonprofits. Fundraising is already an everyday priority. And then, with all of the turmoil in Washington,

Clear Direction is a Service

Guest newsletter by Leslie Hansen, Applied Wisdom for Nonprofits In last week's newsletter Jim Morgan discussed how messages about organizational values, strategic priorities, and your confidence in y

The Crisis at American Universities

I have been reflecting on the recent funding cuts to universities by the Trump administration, including $1 billion for Cornell University, $790 million for Northwestern University, and $9 billion for