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

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

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

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

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

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Why do you work so hard? For many in the nonprofit sector, the answer is easy—we are deeply inspired by our clients and mission. SEED...

There really aren’t many tools out there to help you bring strategic plans to life, much less to streamline operations and communicate...

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Some say open networks are the “biggest predictor of career success.” Open networks are especially productive when there is an...

There is a Zen story of a professor who goes to see a monk. The monk welcomes him, and the professor explains that he has come seeking...

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Dianne Mack is featured in this month’s Network for Social Work Management. Meet Dianne. #seedspotlight #seedclientpartners...

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In working with organizations of all sizes, missions and cultures, we often discover an opportunity to build trust. SEED may be invited...