Breaking out of the box
Surely you’ve heard the phrase “think outside the box.” Often, this directive stems from frustration that there are just no new ideas being presented. This holiday season, I want to…
BDI Inspire
Think capacity (not just capital)
Right now is the perfect time for nonprofits to think seriously about capacity campaigns. No surprise, right? After all, this is the year of COVID-19 and we’ve all been facing…
Small Moments
“Alexa, play 90s alternative.” As her living room fills up with the smooth throwback beats, she takes the first sip of strong pour-over coffee, lights a lavender-scented candle and logs…
Helping You Change the World with BDI Surround
Changing the world one life at a time : An introduction to BDI Surround Mother Teresa once said, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone…
Responding to the Pandemic
The single most affirming and encouraging insight from the past several months for me is this: people really care. They care about their safety, about the health of their loved…
Your Guide: Conquering the Development Mountain as a Nonprofit
Part 5: Finishing Strong Whether you’re reading this series for the first time or you’ve been with me every step of the way, today there’s cause for celebration… We finally…
