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.
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.
What we do hasn’t changed very much in the last century. How we do it has changed enormously.
A Relationship Blueprint shows you if, when, and how to scale. Here’s how to make one.
Focus on the practical information your team can use to guide their everyday work. (Here are 6 suggestions to get you started.)