by Sarah Brown | Sep 30, 2021 | General
How visionary is your vision statement? Avoid these six common mistakes KEVIN L. BROWN MLK had a dream. Gandhi inspired a nation. Ruth Bader Ginsburg pioneered for equality. Yaa Asantewaa led an Asante army against British colonizers. These social justice leaders had...
by Sarah Brown | Oct 11, 2021 | General
Setting KPIs that drive impact. Plus five rhythms to nail them KEVIN L. BROWN Here’s a two-question thought experiment. Do you know exactly what you should do today in order to achieve your grand vision a few decades from now? And would you know whether your...
by Sarah Brown | Oct 30, 2021 | General
The second (overlooked) side of communications: interpersonal. 10 best practices for speaking & listening KEVIN L. BROWN Marketing vs. interpersonal communications. Related disciplines, but one gets all the attention. Most nonprofits and social enterprises lack...
by Sarah Brown | Oct 10, 2021 | General
Avoiding the painful pitfalls of annual planning. 10 DOs & DON’Ts for growth-stage social ventures KEVIN L. BROWN Fear, doubt, or exhilaration. The words ‘annual planning’ conjure up different emotions for different people this time of year. Those who fear...
by Sarah Brown | Nov 8, 2023 | General
Giving Tuesday: hype or help? 11 questions for your brand — with data! — before you jump in KEVIN L. BROWN Giving Tuesday has become a “global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.” Since...