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Heartwarming and Endearing

Too often, we do what we can to hide things that we are concerned about rather than proudly share them. We bury them rather than lean into them. I love that this hearing impaired person wasn’t forced to work behind the scenes for fear that their

Simple but Effective…

This poster is such a simple concept, yet so clever and effective. Obviously, you can only get away with something like this once, but that one time that you have the guts to do it… imagine how much people will love it! Wait for the right

Unlocking Creativity with the SCAMPER Method

In the world of problem-solving and innovation, finding effective ways to generate new ideas can be a game-changer. One of the most versatile and straightforward techniques for stimulating creativity is the SCAMPER method. This method provides a structured approach to thinking outside the box by encouraging

Nurturing Diverse Minds: Philosophical Approaches to Meeting Varied Student Needs

In today’s diverse classrooms, teachers often find themselves grappling with the challenge of catering to the unique needs of each student. Each child brings their individual learning style, background, and abilities, making it crucial to address this complexity. This article explores the issue of meeting diverse

Use SMART goals to creatively improve your nonprofit’s website

Unleash the boundless creativity of your nonprofit’s digital realm! Behold, the wondrous landscape of your website, the cornerstone of your digital existence. It possesses the remarkable ability to captivate fresh advocates, as well as fortify the connections with your existing supporters. Truly, your website is a

Is Disney overusing their IP? What can we nonprofits learn from it?

A recent article published by Inside the Magic discussed the latest trend at Disney parks to incorporate their intellectual property (IP) into everything they do. From new attractions to new lands, nearly everything Imagineers create these days is in some way connected to their new or

5 Surprising Insights from “The Nonprofit Imagineers” Book

I asked ChatGPT to write an article about The Nonprofit Imagineers. While it’s a well written article, there’s one section that’s a total miss. Can you pick it out? ME: write an article about 5 things you didn’t know until you read The Nonprofit Imagineers

What Nonprofit Leaders Can Learn from Coca-Cola’s Great Campaign That Started With Just 151 Words

In The Nonprofit Imagineers, we discuss the importance of a brief nonprofit mission statement and its impact on our ability to be creative. Later, we learn that the original ideas for a new theme park in California started with a few words from Michael Eisner to

Nonprofit Innovation Lessons from Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse Club Circus

In The Nonprofit Imagineers, I challenge you to ask yourself “what if, rather than thinking like the 60-year old organization that we are, we could act as if our organization was established today?” Would you do things the same way? Send the same newsletter? Serve the

Walt Disney: Leadership Lessons for the Nonprofit World from the Visionary Innovator

One afternoon in fall of 1955, a few months after Disneyland opened, Walt Disney was walking down Main Street when a groundskeeper waved him over. “Walt – look at this grass,” the groundskeeper said, “it’s been trampled by all of the people who wanted to stand