As the most critical process that ensures the long-term success of an organization, capacity building is not something nonprofits should ignore. Quite the opposite — the capacity building, should be a priority for every organization looking to grow. However, it can be challenging to determine where to start. Since any...
Why Capacity Building Is Critical for Your Nonprofit’s Success
The success of a nonprofit depends on a variety of factors. Some of them include the quality of its programs, effectiveness of its evaluation process, and its ability to provide funding. However, perhaps no other method is as critical as capacity building, as it is the foundation of a well-functioning...
Four Steps to Effective Nonprofit Evaluation
By Peter Gamache, Ph.D. & Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS, Turnaround Life, Inc. With evaluation playing such an essential role in the success of a nonprofit, carrying out this process in a practical way has become more critical than ever. Unfortunately, it is all too easy to fall into the...
The One Action Crucial for Your Nonprofit’s Success
By Peter Gamache, Ph.D. & Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS, Turnaround Life, Inc. Nonprofits are closely watched when it comes to their effectiveness, return on investment and accountability. They’re expected to keep track of their programs by the funders, as well as government agencies, staff and boards. Since becoming a...
Why You Should Make Your Programming As Diverse As the People You Serve
By Peter Gamache, Ph.D. & Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS, Turnaround Life, Inc. The level of diversity for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations has been a subject of societal conversation for many years. Even though the nonprofit sector tends to fare better than for-profit organizations in that regard, it still...
Feed the Beast: Four Steps to Fund the Programs You Cherish
By Peter Gamache, Ph.D. & Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS, Turnaround Life, Inc. Securing funds for nonprofits can be challenging, despite the many possible sources of funding an organization can focus on. Stability is the key word in this endeavor, and achieving it is the most challenging part of financing...
Three Online Fundraising Trends for Nonprofits in 2019
By Peter Gamache, Ph.D. & Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS, Turnaround Life, Inc. Fundraising is an essential nonprofit activity. When it comes to online fundraising, it’s more susceptible to changes due to new trends and the rise of new technologies. The goal is to make the process as efficient as...
How Community Collaborations Can Build Your Nonprofit’s Credibility and Reach
By Peter Gamache, Ph.D. & Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS, Turnaround Life, Inc. When you’re fighting for every new donation, the ability to reach more people matters, social media can help, but nonprofits looking to scale might find themselves searching for other avenues. In addition to that, organizations who haven’t...
Christmas/Holiday Spirit
By: Sylvie Griffiths, MBA Advance Mindfulness Evolve Reflection About Sylvie Griffiths: Sylvie is a happily married mother of four who enjoys writing, people and chocolate. She is an Evaluation Associate and has a Master’s in Business Administration from Springfield College. She holds more than ten...