Welcome to The Organizer archive, a collection of all the newsletter articles dedicated to nonprofit workers and people working to create equitable, sustainable communities.
Dreaming of a better world is easy. Bringing it to life is hard. With regular articles covering leadership, communications, fundraising, impact, management, and personal growth, The Organizer is here to help.
The same forces that led to the Walkerton Tragedy are swirling around us again. Lessons from that tragedy can help protect us today.
Social media is shaping every facet of nonprofit work. It’s messy, confusing, and it’s only going to get worse.
If social impact leaders are going to create change, they need financial support for communications and outreach.
There isn’t a right or a wrong answer to the question “What does winning leadership look like for you?”
You don’t need to be a master storyteller to tell great stories. Great stories are built on details about the work you do every day.
Changes and setbacks are inevitable. Build resilience by celebrating success whenever you can.
The environmental impact of artificial intelligence tools (AI) is enormous. If you use them, so is yours.
If you are trying to engage people, your writing needs to be readable. Here are the basics.
Great leadership isn’t about being perfect — it’s about doing good, and still aiming for better every day.
No one else on this planet has the same mix of aspirations, challenges, and potential as you.
The paradox of social impact work is that the altruism, integrity, and respect that you love about your work can be what burns you out
Fundraising, in all its stress, is the foundation for sustainability and a leading trigger for burnout