The Organizer Archive

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.

What I learned from the Walkerton Tragedy and how those lesson can help you today

May 12, 2025

The same forces that led to the Walkerton Tragedy are swirling around us again. Lessons from that tragedy can help protect us today.

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How (and why) to re-think your organization’s relationship with social media

February 9, 2025

Social media is shaping every facet of nonprofit work. It’s messy, confusing, and it’s only going to get worse.

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Funders, you need to support outreach

November 19, 2024

If social impact leaders are going to create change, they need financial support for communications and outreach.

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What does winning look like to you?

November 4, 2024

There isn’t a right or a wrong answer to the question “What does winning leadership look like for you?”

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Effective stories start with just four ingredients

October 21, 2024

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.

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Resilience: Don’t forget to sing when you win

October 7, 2024

Changes and setbacks are inevitable. Build resilience by celebrating success whenever you can.

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The environmental impacts of AI: when doing good does harm

September 23, 2024

The environmental impact of artificial intelligence tools (AI) is enormous. If you use them, so is yours.

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Be readable: Simple words win hearts and minds

September 9, 2024

If you are trying to engage people, your writing needs to be readable. Here are the basics.

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Great leaders disappoint

August 26, 2024

Great leadership isn’t about being perfect — it’s about doing good, and still aiming for better every day.

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How to set career goals that help you grow

August 12, 2024

No one else on this planet has the same mix of aspirations, challenges, and potential as you.

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Changing the world feels so good … until it doesn’t anymore

July 29, 2024

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

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Fundraising stress? You’re not alone.

July 15, 2024

Fundraising, in all its stress, is the foundation for sustainability and a leading trigger for burnout

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