With fall upon us, daily life feels like it’s restarting. Now is a good time to make sure your records are up to date. We all know the end of the year will be crazy. Lets save future you time and stress by making sure you have the information you’ll…
Two Simple Ways to Boost Involvement
People stay engaged in a nonprofit because of relationships. They may have initially joined because your mission is compelling, or the work you’re doing is impactful. They’ll stay for the long haul when they feel cared for, and have the freedom to have fun along the way. As a leader in…
Working Hard to Start 2015
One of the hardest things to do as a software company is to improve what is already built. People don’t get excited when something is re-done even when it needed it, and it is better then before. Instead there is the draw and pull into building newer and shinier pieces….
Community Culture is more than Ping-Pong and Pizza
Right thinking about Community Culture will put you in Control It can be easy to confuse perks with community culture. After all when people talk about what they like about a company or organization they often mention things. They’ll talk about the dress code, the flexible work schedule, or the…
10 Secrets for Happy Volunteers
People get involved in our communities because of the mission, and it is meaningful to them. They want to feel good about what they are doing, and about themselves. This does not mean people want to be coddled. It does mean that if we craft our meetings/activities/happenings to be enriching…