Fast Build Friday: Episode 21- Infrastructure Considerations for Nonprofit or Social-Impact Startups

We think a compelling vision and strategy is at the core of sustainability for nonprofit and social-impact startups. They cannot transform outcomes or sustainably build without both. Still, should a…

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Fast Build Friday: Episode 20- The Role of Infrastructure in Storytelling

We want to tell you a story...but we will tell you only half of it. Do you still want to hear it? By not considering #infrastructure as part of your #storytelling, you miss…

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Fast Build Friday: Episode 19- The Importance of Infrastructure in Innovation Part II

When you think of #innovation, do you also think about accountability? Do you think you need #accountability in your infrastructure in order to innovate? Today's Fast Build Friday topic is…

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Fast Build Friday: Episode 18- The Importance of Infrastructure in Innovation

Nic had a conversation with a nonprofit CEO and they talked a lot about how #nonprofits and philanthropies often focus on #innovation as an outcome or a specific point in…

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Fast Build Friday: Episode 17- How to Build an Effective Governance Structure

Would you be surprised if we told you that I know the key reason why most #nonprofits and #philanthropies are struggling to achieve or scale impact? Would you be even…

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Fast Build Friday: Episode 16- The Role of Technology in Infrastructure

How is technology impacting your infrastructure? What have you done differently or should you be doing differently when it comes to leveraging technology to strengthen your infrastructure? Are you certain…

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Fast Build Friday: Episode 15- Management of People as a Key Component of Infrastructure

Based on her work and conversations with leaders throughout the sector, Nic is noticing a focus on how #nonprofits and #philanthropies are considering their people, and how they’re supporting and…

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Fast Build Friday: Episode 14- Defining Brave Infrastructure Design®

This week's Fast Build Friday episode is defining Brave Infrastructure Design®. At Build Up, we believe Brave Infrastructure Design® starts with envisioning what your organization can be - that bravest…

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Fast Build Friday: Episode 13- How to Successfully Form a Corporate Partnership

Many for-profit companies are getting involved in supporting change. Do you know which you should be working with, how to strengthen your partnership, and how to remain compliant with nonprofit…

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Fast Build Friday: Episode 12- Receive and Manage Significant Grants with Organizational Integrity

Do you think your nonprofit infrastructure allows you to seamlessly receive and manage significant grants? This week's Fast Build Friday topic is how to receive and manage significant grants with…

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