2021 State of the Nonprofit Sector: The Painful, the Extraordinary and What’s Next
Think back to December 31, 2020. New Year’s Eve. We celebrated the end of a year that was like no other, hoping a return to normal was in sight. Vaccinations were on the way. Plans were being made to return to the workplace. The fog seemed like it was beginning to lift. And yet, the […]
Why Every Nonprofit Should Be Conducting After Action Reviews
While serving as a training support battalion commander in the U.S. Army, my command had the responsibility of capturing learnings after every operation. Known as After Action Reviews (AAR), these assessments brought a group of stakeholders together to reflect and discuss a task, event, activity or function to identify the key lessons learned as well […]
Survey Reveals Impact of COVID-19 and 2020 Challenges on Nonprofits at Year-End
It’s no secret that COVID-19 has profoundly impacted nonprofits and communities, But what is the outlook for organizations today as they’ve continued to navigate the effects of the pandemic? The Nonprofit Leadership Center began surveying nonprofit CEOs and executive directors in March 2020 to understand the impact of COVID-19 on Tampa Bay nonprofits and their […]
Why Nonprofits Must Think Differently About Measuring and Reporting Impact
In 2008, author and renowned philanthropy expert Dan Pallotta challenged nonprofits to find a better way to communicate organizational impact. More than a decade later, our sector still struggles to communicate how our work truly makes a difference. How should nonprofits measure and articulate their impact? How do we communicate what social returns on investment […]