Partnerships are a buzzword in the nonprofit world—but not all collaborations are created equal. Too often, nonprofits fall into short-term sponsorships that check a box but don’t actually build momentum. If you’re ready to move beyond transactions and toward transformation, you need to shift how you approach community partnerships. It’s not about who has the…
Helen Keller Day: A Call to Action for Accessibility and Inclusion in Nonprofit Work Observed on June 27, Helen Keller Day honors the legacy of one of the most inspiring disability advocates in modern history. Blind and deaf since infancy, Helen Keller became a globally respected author, lecturer, and champion for people with disabilities. Today,…
In the face of climate change, environmental degradation, and resource scarcity, empowering the next generation to become informed, passionate stewards of the earth is more urgent than ever. But how can nonprofits—especially those already stretched thin—play a meaningful role in youth education around sustainability? The answer lies in building authentic, inclusive, and action-driven educational initiatives…
May 25 through June 2 marks National Children’s Gardening Week—a time to celebrate how digging in the dirt can spark curiosity, resilience, and lifelong respect for the environment. For nonprofits focused on youth education, environmental literacy, or community gardens, this week is a powerful reminder: when kids grow plants, they grow roots in something bigger…
As someone who’s passionate about protecting the places we love—and lucky enough to serve on the committee for Keep Bartow Beautiful—I had the chance to roll up my sleeves this Earth Month and take part in the Great American Cleanup at Allatoona Lake. And let me tell you… it felt amazing to make an impact…