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Strategic Agility meets Operational Efficiency

Strategic Agility meets Operational Efficiency

by George Liacos | May 8, 2025 | Business Models, Not For Profit, Operating Models, SparkUP! Newsletters, Sustainability

In the 3-4 years between strategic planning cycles, NFP Boards need strategic agility and a clear way to influence or refine strategic direction without stepping into operations. Agile tools without the costly transformation into an Agile organisation could be the...
The Gains and Pitfalls of Impact Measurement: What Every For-Purpose Leader Should Know

The Gains and Pitfalls of Impact Measurement: What Every For-Purpose Leader Should Know

by George Liacos | Apr 1, 2025 | Business Models, Not For Profit, Operating Models, SparkUP! Newsletters, Sustainability

Author: George Liacos For the better part of a decade, the social sector has been increasingly obsessed with demonstrating impact. Donors demand it, boards request it, governments fund based on it, and consultants (myself included) talk about it relentlessly. But...
Better Impact: Summer Foundation in profile

Better Impact: Summer Foundation in profile

by George Liacos | Apr 1, 2025 | Social Impact, SparkUP! Newsletters

At its heart, the Summer Foundation is driven by an unwavering commitment to social impact and innovation. They don’t just support change—they actively engineer it. Their approach, rooted in robust research and strategy, positions them as a key catalyst in tackling...
The 8 types of Sustainable Not For Profit – which are you?

The 8 types of Sustainable Not For Profit – which are you?

by George Liacos | Apr 1, 2025 | Business Models, Not For Profit, Operating Models, SparkUP! Newsletters, Sustainability

Author: George Liacos Every social problem we face is solvable—if we channel our collective ingenuity and strategic foresight. Nonprofits must move beyond tired funding narratives and embed sustainability deep into their organisational DNA. In today’s rapidly shifting...
Sustainability Beyond Membership Fees: Align your strategic plan and operating model

Sustainability Beyond Membership Fees: Align your strategic plan and operating model

by George Liacos | Feb 27, 2025 | Business Models, Not For Profit, Operating Models, SparkUP! Newsletters, Sustainability

Author: Ankur Sadhwani Evolving industry dynamics are prompting membership-based not-for-profit organisations to redefine their strategic direction and operating models What we are seeing Membership-based organisations have recently seen mixed performance trends,...
Social Enterprise- Fools Gold or Roadmap to Riches. The data, traps and tips

Social Enterprise- Fools Gold or Roadmap to Riches. The data, traps and tips

by George Liacos | Feb 17, 2025 | Business Models, Not For Profit, Operating Models, SparkUP! Newsletters, Sustainability

Author: George Liacos Social Enterprise for Not-for-Profits: Fools Gold or Road to Riches? Over the years, I’ve seen countless not-for-profits grappling with how to maintain a stable and sustainable income stream. In the search for a financial lifeline, Social...
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