Wiser Words: To “Empower” Is Dangerous

Wiser Words: To “Empower” Is Dangerous

“The notion of empowerment presumes that the organization has the power and benevolently ladles some of it into the waiting bowls of grateful [people]. That’s just a slightly more civilized form of control.”— Daniel Pink It’s a favorite nonprofit buzzword — there are...
Does Instagram Matter for Direct Response?

Does Instagram Matter for Direct Response?

Here at Impact, our team has weighed the pros and cons of making an Instagram account for the company. But, while the world might not be ready for our photo feed (comprised entirely of draft Word documents and furry work-from-home colleagues), it’s true that for most...
Nonprofit Storytelling: Comic Book Edition

Nonprofit Storytelling: Comic Book Edition

World Central Kitchen took an innovative approach to their storytelling. . . packaging their accomplishments from the previous year not in an annual report, but in a fully illustrated comic book. “Hurricanes, Hot Meals & Helicopters” shares stories from their...