I am a sucker for that new year energy. Goals, dreams, resolutions, vision boards, reflection questions, brainstorming meetings...give me all...
New year, same you.
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The Intro
You keep doing the hard, world-changing work. We’ll be here encouraging you, sharing what we’re learning, and talking about the things we can’t stop thinking about.
How we work better
Hello friends! Are you ready for some well-deserved rest? Regardless of how or what you celebrate, we hope this weekend is full of peace, joy, great...
Is Giving Tuesday dead?
On the very first Giving Tuesday in 2012, our team went all out. We didn't quite know what we are doing, but we created a command center, borrowed...
Monthly Action Plans (MAPS
I have always hated year-end reviews. They’re like cramming for finals—too much pressure and not enough continuous learning. Once a year, you sit...
You got this.
Is anyone else already feeling the pressure of Q4? Ready or not, we're here—in a nonprofit marketer's busiest time of the year. First things...
Five Lessons Learned at NIO Summit 2023
Last month, I attended the Nonprofit Innovation & Optimization Summit (NIO) to learn about all things nonprofit marketing, fundraising, and...
Enneagram Superheroes
Here at team S+G, we believe that everyone has superpowers. We all have things we are uniquely good at—things that let our inner best selves shine....
Learning to be Wrong
One of the marks of the most successful people I know is a willingness to say, “I’m wrong.” Owning up to mistakes—without excuse or fanfare—is not...
Christmas in July
It’s been 106 degrees here in Austin for weeks, but at S+G headquarters, we’re dreaming of a snowy winter wonderland. Yes, that’s right, we’re all...