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By Kevin Essington, CEO, City Greener Strategies LLC Radical changes are coming. You were made for this. Now get organized for what is to come. The United States has narrowly elected a fascist and kleptocratic man and his supporters to be President until at least January 2029. The role of nongovernmental organizations under fascist regimes…

Plastrik, Taylor, and Cleveland in their book “Connecting to Change the World” describe the value of networks and network-building in affecting social and environmental change. In it they suggest “Three Rules to Live By:” 1. Trust the network,2. Serve the network, but don’t wait for it, and3. Embrace vertigo. In 2024 I helped launch a…

Last week I was excited, and a little nervous, to present at the Land Trust Alliance’s 2024 Rally, the national land conservation conference. I have attended six Rallies, and they are professional, inspiring, and fun! I have learned so much from experienced professionals at Rally over the years, could I rise to the challenge in…

I have worked with several nonprofit organizations to create a new strategic framework since I started my practice a year ago, and part of my work includes reviews of peer organizations’ financial information and strategic direction. I have reviewed the goals and impact of about 25 United States-based nonprofit organizations in this time, and I…

Nonprofits need clear and inspiring strategic direction to motivate community, donors, staff, board, and decision makers. But what if that is not enough? What if clear outcomes, strategies, measures, and tactics move most of the team forward, but not everyone? Building a successful nonprofit initiative or program takes time, perseverance, optimism, and hustle. With success…