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 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
The nonprofit world offers purpose, but not wealth, fame, or security; this sets the stage for nonprofit turnover dynamics | The Organizer #80
Activists today talk more openly about the darker sides of advocacy. Communications work can take a toll on mental health | The Organizer #79
There are specific moments when leaders’ words, actions, and decisions profoundly foster confidence
Burnout at work and sustainability are finnicky, we train to push, but an important part is learning when to listen | The Organizer #77
When the success of your advocacy or your financial health is on the line, you need to move people with your impact stories.
AI in social impact work isn’t a technology issue – it’s a skills, organizational culture, and training issue.