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Why Events Should Be Part of Your Purpose Story.
A busy week for Purposefully, as I attended two client events - one as a co-organizer and the other as a sponsor. Attending these events on behalf of organizations with very different missions, I have a new- found (renewed, perhaps?) appreciation for community events as a way to magnify your mission.
What’s the worst working relationship you’ve experienced?
The worst working relationship I ever had? Prior to starting my own company Purposefully, I had a series of relationships I stumbled – and actually fell – while trying to build.
EQ, IQ and RQ: Relationship Intelligence At Work
When organizations want to thrive, they need to help teams foster strong connections with their colleagues. People can work together productively over time by understanding how their personalities align (or contrast) with their colleagues
2022: The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful
I am not one to celebrate a new year with much gusto, instead devoting my energy to a more festive time - my birthday (I am a Pisces). For this year past, though, I will pause and reflect.
Are there barriers to volunteering?
We know that volunteering is often one of the best ways to give back to the community and make a difference. Volunteering can have a tremendous positive impact, but studies have shown that it remains largely a practice of "higher-status" individuals.
Do funders favor charitable efficiencies over effectiveness?
“What percentage of your budget goes to administrative costs?” While Revenue Canada’s guidelines use 35% as a benchmark, external charity monitoring agencies like the US-based Charity Navigator note charities that keep overhead costs between 5 and 12.5% will receive top marks for efficiencies.
Are organizations' efforts to minimize overhead also minimizing impact?
Young and Type1 Turned 10 on World Diabetes Day
On November 14, 2022 – World Diabetes Day – the BC Diabetes Research Network gathered diabetes stakeholder organizations to celebrate the 10th anniversary of a group of changemakers – all living with type 1 diabetes and to host the Vancouver premiere of The Human Trial.
Leading with Your Head, Heart and Gut
A 2019 Forbes article shares information on our three functional brains - our head (cognitive perception and creativity) our heart (values and emotional processing) and our gut brain (our sense of self and intuition).
Unrestricted Funding Amplifies Change in Non-Profit Organizations
Imagine Canada’s Trust & Impact report follows the foundations and corporate funders who changed funding models to be more responsive and less restrictive. The report shares the conclusion that, in order for nonprofits to maximize their impact, unrestricted funding is necessary.
Trust Based Philanthropy
If your goal is to foster a community where resources are used to their full potential with no bias, trust-based philanthropy is an essential tool.
Vantage Point Volunteers Help Build Sector Capacity
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your governance skills, create new people engagement structures or develop the next generation of not-for-profit leaders, Vantage Point has a program to suit your needs.
Leadership Brand In Action
My last post explored personal leadership brands in theory and here we can see the benefits in action. From Melissa, a Purposefully Coaching client…
What's Your Leadership Brand?
Google leadership brand and you’ll find countless articles about businesses and corporations pursuing clarity and direction for their corporate leadership brand. But, what about you as an individual? What’s your leadership brand?
10 Tips for Successful Grant Writing
Plan Your Grant Research Process: Sourcing granting opportunities can be a painstaking venture, but there are funding databases to fit any budget…