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Effective collaboration means knowing your organization’s strengths and its needs. Here's how clear content supports your collaborations. Here's what you'll learn in this article:  How to emphasize your organization’s strengths. 3 strategies for content that promotes collaboration in the areas your organization needs. Additional services and resources to Make It Matter. Collaborate with Similar and Complimentary Organizations to Lift Each Other Possibly the greatest hindrance

Make sure others know what your non-profit does and why it matters. Here's how with 3 strategies. Here's what you'll learn in this article:  How to make the most of your non-profit’s story each day. 3 strategies for using your non-profits story so your audiences know what you do and why it matters. Additional services and resources to Make It Matter. Share your non-profit’s story every chance you get for maximum impact. Once you have a compelling story (why it matters) to con

Musings That Matter: Expansive Thinking About Humanity's Problems I recently spoke with Kirk Knestis, PhD, about Repairing the Ecosystem of Mobility. Kirk is Executive Director of WheelCare Health Inc. Before starting this new nonprofit, he spent 25 years doing program and policy evaluation, focusing on innovations in federally funded education programs. Prior to that, he worked as a higher education instructor and master’s degree program manager, K-12 educator, and small bus

Want to tell a better story in 2026 to help others know your non-profit matters? Here's how. Here's what you'll learn in this article:  A practical approach to start telling a better story about your non-profit today. 3 steps to telling your non-profit’s story. Additional services and resources to Make It Matter. A non-profit’s evidence is what it does, and its story is why it matters. Non-profits face a lot of obstacles. In addition to typically tight resources, they also of

To reimagine how humanity solves its problems a shift in values is critical. I have heard our capitalist economy being compared to nature because it is always growing. While nature does grow, it isn’t unfettered growth—think of invasive weeds that choke out unique species. Nature is about growing and remaining in balance. Our societal values seem imbalanced at present and lacking emphasis on solidarity, collaboration, and innovation (that last one might give you more pause, b

Musings That Matter: Expansive Thinking About Humanity's Problems I recently spoke with Nicole Brocato, PhD, about Getting The Right Information. Nicole Brocato, PhD , is a research psychologist with over 20 years of experience in positive psychology, measure design, program evaluation, and advanced research methods. She works at Wake Forest University as the Director of Institutional Effectiveness and also does private consulting. What problem are you facing? (see graphic) G