Fast Build Friday®

Would it surprise you to know that we never just say, "Let's do it!" when someone comes to us to form a #charity​? Or that we ask programmatic and strategy…

Did you know that how you negotiate the provisions within your service agreements actually impacts the sustainability of your #nonprofit or #philanthropy? Today's Fast Build topic is about the key…

Given what we have seen so far, #nonprofit and #philanthropy leaders might be saying this phrase at the end of 2021: "Remember when we hosted that 'bylaws and committee charter…

If you had to complete binders full of reporting, metrics, updates, check-ins, and plans, to apply for, receive, and use a funding award, would it make a difference in how…

Are you a trendspotter? Did you know that trendspotting can help you strengthen your #nonprofit infrastructure and inform your #capacitybuilding? Today's Fast Build Friday topic is reflecting on 2020 infrastructure trends. Nic highlights…

We've been hearing a lot recently about MacKenzie Scott's grant making, including to some organizations that were not expecting the millions they received. Do you think your #nonprofit is "ready" to receive…

Where does your strategic plan live? In a shared folder, on a shelf, or in a drawer? Or does your plan live in the approach, training, and practices within your…

How do you determine whether you should collaborate with another #nonprofit? Do you have clear criteria for entering into collaborations with other nonprofits or do you base your decision on fear…

Raise your hand if you have a Conflict of Interest (COI) policy. Now, are you following that policy? When you are not closely following your COI Policy, you may be…

Have you ever referred to another #nonprofit organization doing similar work as a "competitor"? Do you think that because an organization is doing work in the same space as you, you are…