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.

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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Succession: Real power beyond the drama

June 17, 2024

The nonprofit world offers purpose, but not wealth, fame, or security; this sets the stage for nonprofit turnover dynamics | The Organizer #80

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Communications work and mental health

June 3, 2024

Activists today talk more openly about the darker sides of advocacy. Communications work can take a toll on mental health | The Organizer #79

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The gift of fostering confidence

May 21, 2024

There are specific moments when leaders’ words, actions, and decisions profoundly foster confidence

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Burnout at work vs. sustainability

May 6, 2024

Burnout at work and sustainability are finnicky, we train to push, but an important part is learning when to listen | The Organizer #77

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What to do when your impact story doesn’t feel impactful

April 8, 2024

When the success of your advocacy or your financial health is on the line, you need to move people with your impact stories.

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AI in social impact work

March 25, 2024

AI in social impact work isn’t a technology issue – it’s a skills, organizational culture, and training issue.

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Digital capacity and you

March 11, 2024

What we do hasn’t changed very much in the last century. How we do it has changed enormously.

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Managing Relationships: Why, who, what and how

February 26, 2024

A Relationship Blueprint shows you if, when, and how to scale. Here’s how to make one.

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Strategic planning for non profits

February 19, 2024

Focus on the practical information your team can use to guide their everyday work. (Here are 6 suggestions to get you started.)

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