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Bil DeAscentiis's avatar

Great post, Susan! Love the sports analogies and the practical advice. Lyn's point about brand is so important too. Well said!

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Susan Schaefer's avatar

Thanks for your feedback, Bil. Sports analogies just make stories more fun. I have a feeling you'd agree!

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Lyn Chamberlin's avatar

This is a great call to action for all nonprofits. As I'm fond of saying, "hope is not a strategy." Especially now. Nonprofits have to get serious about what they want, what they need, and have a tactical, strategic plan ready to go. Now's not a time for the faint of heart.

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Susan Schaefer's avatar

I appreciate your confidence in this approach, Lyn. The more of us who weigh in, the more confidence we all gather to take a proactive stance.

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Lyn Chamberlin's avatar

I do have to add that "brand" plays a major role in a proactive approach. Solid brands go a long way toward making a confident, compelling case.

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Susan Schaefer's avatar

As we become an increasingly visual society, one that has a short attention span for text, I imagine that brand plays an increasing role on many fronts.

If readers want to learn more about brand, I highly recommend Lyn's Substack, "The Brand Dame".

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