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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

Unleashing the Magic: Applying Disney Imagineering Principles to Plan a Small Event

Disney is renowned for its ability to create magical experiences and transport guests to enchanting worlds. Behind these captivating moments lies the art of Disney Imagineering – a unique blend of creativity, innovation, and meticulous planning. While Disney’s expertise is often associated with large-scale projects, the

Versatile Items Every Nonprofit Imagineer Should Own

In The Nonprofit Imagineers we discussed the idea of “owning your own lights.” This meant that by having several versatile infrastructure pieces that could be used in different ways, you can add creative touches to programs and events that might not otherwise have the budget to

A Guide to Mission Questions

The Guide to Mission Questions is designed to get your team thinking critically about your mission, and keep you motived to constantly improve the work you do so that it better meets the needs of your constituents! The link below will take you to a Google

Mission Statement Worksheet

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Have fun with your wording

If you really want to get your point across, you can say the same thing over and over again… Or you can say the same thing over and over again in questionably translated text… Would work great on any documents or signs that people have time