Frontline nonprofits are extraordinarily busy now, but also more reflective than usual in the creative mess of things. The reflective boo...

We are all adjusting to a different way of life. Fear of a highly contagious new virus is one challenge. Enforced physical distance is a...

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We’ve recently been delighted at SEED Impact to work with a range of diverse social programs that wanted assistance to report the life-ch...

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Every day is a good day to re-up our commitment to enrolling new partners in our work! The good news is that we can hone our own techniqu...

How do you go about enrolling partners in your mission? Enrollment is a craft. It is much like dancing. Anyone can practice, build tech...

What have you been dreaming lately? How are you thinking? Are you allowing the possibility of your highest potential to emerge? And as yo...

Critique is essential in the face of injustice. Critical analysis can also be a pathway to vision. Getting clear about what is unsatisfac...

What’s your best experience being part of a team that discovered something new? Did exciting ideas or insights emerge from deep listening...

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Most working professionals spend more than half their time in meetings. Feel the pain? Me, too! Whether by phone, live, or internet, I am...

You may feel intimidated to create your own website, because it seems like so much work. Remember this: how you look at the challenge bef...

The 2016 United States presidential elections revealed that many Americans are afraid of government, afraid of particular leaders, afraid...

Years ago I was blessed by a three-year fellowship to explore approaches to social transformation in different parts of the world. For ex...

You excel at caring for others. How well are you caring for yourself? Perhaps this gardening blog speaks to you: “If established plants a...

Have you and your colleagues shared stories about your summer adventures? Do you feel a strong sense of connection with your team? Or do...

Do you dance? If so, you know the difference a good partner makes. You’ve experienced that sense of delicious expansion from tuning into...

To what extent is your organization maximizing human resources in these three critical dimensions of fund development: Donors (individual...

SEED’s highest-performing client-partners are crystal clear about what they do best. What are the vital ingredients in your organization’...