For nonprofit leaders facing complex challenges with limited resources, this Minimum Viable Product (MVP) approach offers a powerful framework: identify your core value proposition, test it quickly with real users, and use feedback to build toward greater impact!

Times are challenging in 2025, and nonprofits must adapt quickly to maintain sustainability and impact. The Funding and Strategy Collaborative recommends diversifying revenue sources as a critical strategy for organizational resilience. Read the blog to learn how to implement diversification by assessing vulnerabilities, leveraging strengths, exploring diverse income streams, and pacing implementation to avoid burnout.

Innovation often faces resistance because people favor familiarity over change. Successful implementation requires trust-building, impact demonstration, and creating a sustainable culture of innovation. This article offers information and practical exercises to help organizations transform skepticism into support!

In this third installment of the innovation series, we explore two powerful innovation evaluation tools that can help nonprofits turn good ideas into exceptional ones. The Six Thinking Hats method offers a structured approach to examining projects from six distinct perspectives (facts, optimism, innovation, emotions, risks, and process management), while the Rose, Thorn, Bud technique provides a quick way to assess current strengths, challenges, and future opportunities.

Want to revolutionize how your nonprofit solves problems? My journey through Harvard Business School Online's Design Thinking course revealed a powerful secret: looking beyond our sector's boundaries through the Alternative Worlds framework can spark breakthrough innovations.

After taking Harvard Business School Online's Design Thinking and Innovation course, I discovered the AEIOU framework, a simple yet powerful tool for solving innovation challenges.

In this first post of a four-part series, explore how the AEIOU framework can simplify complex processes like housing applications and improve donations, program registration, and volunteer engagement for nonprofits.

In the eerie realm of grant writing, where countless proposals vanish into the shadowy depths of the 'Grant Graveyard,' the stakes are high, and the pitfalls are many. With only 10% to 30% of submitted grants earning funding, it’s vital to navigate this treacherous landscape wisely. In this blog post, we explore haunting tales of grant mishaps, revealing common mistakes that lead to rejection.

Fear not! Each tale comes with survival tips to help you avoid the fateful traps that ensnare so many nonprofits.

Discover how AI is revolutionizing grants and grant writing for nonprofits. Uncover strategies to craft more compelling proposals and dive into the future of philanthropy as we explore AI's impact on identifying trends, demonstrating outcomes, and enhancing collaboration between nonprofits and funders. Don't get left behind! Unlock your organization’s potential for greater success and positive change today!

In both nonprofit and for-profit sectors, one thing remains constant: the need for a deep understanding of the market. Whether you're launching a new product or service, advocating for a cause, or trying to secure funding, market research is a foundational step that can’t be overlooked. It’s the difference between a successful launch and one that struggles to gain traction.

Alex Aryaan, a Board Member of The OSIP Foundation, reflects on her childhood experiences overcoming bullying and provides insights into youth bullying statistics. The OSIP Foundation is committed to promoting sportsmanship and fostering a supportive environment for all.

In the ever-evolving landscape of charitable giving, the emergence of AI-powered tools such as CharityAI by DonationX raises important questions about fairness, transparency, and impact on charitable giving. As we plunge into the realm of automated charity rankings, we're compelled to ask: How are nonprofits ranked? Do these systems level the playing field, or do they deepen the chasm of inequality, stacking the odds against those who need support the most?

Are you a nonprofit organization hoping to secure funding to advance your mission and projects? I mean, who isn’t?…

If you answered yes, you've likely contemplated hiring a grant writer to navigate the intricate landscape of grant applications. However, before taking that step, evaluating your organization's readiness for grants is crucial. In this guide, we'll delve into the key considerations you should address before hiring an expert grant writer.