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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?

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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

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The Why Interview

The "Why Interview" is your recipe for finding people who'll truly thrive at your organization

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Introducing OKRs: Scripts to Get Started

Trying OKRs for the first time? Start with these scripts for introducing them to your team that you can adapt and build on

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Meet our Contributors

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Sophia Zisook

My favorite kind of project is… Taking an informal, messy idea or process and operationalizing it - in a way that makes a better experience org wide - and saves folks time and headaches.

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Sebastian Johnson

My favorite kind of project is… Working with philanthropists to develop strategy and deepen connections

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Katya Fels Smyth

My favorite kind of project is… Where there's no roadmap.

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Alyza Jehangir

People come to me for: Hands-on support for what’s shifting, scaling, or breaking open. Whether it’s an individual in transition or a team inside a transformation, people come to me when something’s not working and they’re ready to get real about what’s next.

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Jess Skylar

People come to me for: Going deeper on the why, having hard convos, figuring out the How (aka the plan!) and then getting things done! If there’s a why, there’s always a how!

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Natalie Bergstrasser

My favorite kind of project is… walking alongside organizations with a big, meaningful vision—especially those navigating growth or complexity.

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Jonathan Edward

My favorite kind of project is… One that involves using technology to solve problems for people in a way that feels magical.

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All Articles

Claire Bernson 7/1/25 Claire Bernson 7/1/25

Hiring with Heart and Strategy: A Process That Works

Knowing what you want is one thing. Actually getting those candidates to apply and running a process that helps you choose the right person is another. Sophia's approach transforms hiring from a chaotic scramble into a systematic, equitable process that saves time, reduces bias, and helps both you and candidates make better decisions.

Claire Bernson 6/19/25 Claire Bernson 6/19/25

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.

Claire Bernson 6/18/25 Claire Bernson 6/18/25

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.

Claire Bernson 6/15/25 Claire Bernson 6/15/25

Good Endings: Reimagining Success Beyond Organizations

What if closing an organization—thoughtfully, intentionally, and with real generosity—can sometimes be the most successful thing we might ever do?

Claire Bernson 6/15/25 Claire Bernson 6/15/25

Strategic Planning: From Reacting to Leading

How one leader charts a clear path for forward-progress - that you can actually use to get unstuck when things get chaotic.