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From DV Shelters to PlayStation: Aligning Humans, Managing Stakeholders
Alyza has spent her career figuring out how to get things done across wildly different organizations—from domestic violence shelters to PlayStation. Her secret? Understanding what drives people, grounding in shared purpose, and treating everyone as humans first with roles as context, not hierarchy.
Fundraising Planning Process
We’ll walk you through the full journey - from vision to implementation - with specific worksheets and agendas for each session.
Cybersecurity Without the Panic: What Actually Matters and Why
Cybersecurity doesn't have to be overwhelming. If you're collecting data or expanding your visibility online, this is the moment to get ahead of it.
1:1 Agenda Template
A seriously powerful tool for driving work forward in partnership - with all of the empathy, support, agency and accountability of the best manager-direct report relationship built right into the doc.
1:1s that Actually Work! Building Trust + Driving Results
Jesse Noonan's approach to transforming weekly check-ins from awkward to amazing (with real templates!)
Exploring AI: From Wordsmithing to What’s Possible
Diane's experience offers a beautiful perspective on how we can use AI - and maybe even our responsibility in doing so?
Campaign Inspiration Guide
A menu of possibilities: campaign ideas and components you can mix and match based on what works for you!
A resource from Building a Beautiful Fundraising Plan
Getting to Clarity: OKRs for Results!!!!
This is how one CEO used OKRs to rebuild trust, reduce chaos, and create clarity for her team—without losing the human side of leadership.
Designing Successful Fundraising Campaigns
The most successful approach starts with your natural strengths
Building a Beautiful Fundraising Plan
How to create a fundraising approach that feels energizing and achievable, not overwhelming.