In our latest DEIJ workshop at Mission Met, we focused on key strategies for making marketing more inclusive, from auditing materials for accessibility to using diverse visuals and language. This session emphasized why representation matters and how inclusive marketing can foster stronger connections with diverse audiences. Curious about the details? Check out the highlights and discover actionable steps to start implementing diversity in your marketing efforts!

This guest post by Tasha Van Vlack, founder and CEO of The Nonprofit Hive, dives into the transformative power of networking for nonprofit leaders. Tasha shares her insights on how building and maintaining strategic connections can unlock new opportunities, from resource sharing to increased visibility and access to expertise. Discover why investing in a robust network is essential for nonprofit success.

Is your strategic plan gathering dust on a shelf? It doesn’t have to! Imagine it as a fun bridge connecting your bold vision to real-world success. Yes, strategic plan execution might seem intimidating, but with a few clever tweaks, you can turn it into an exciting journey rather than a daunting task. Ready to take control and keep your team motivated? Dive into these four easy (and even fun!) tips to streamline your process and watch your organization smash its goals with confidence and clarity. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to progress!

As part of our efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) at Mission Met, we're hosting internal workshops where each team member explores topics of interest about incorporating DEIJ principles into our work. This training about inclusive design helped our team recognize the significant areas where we can enhance accessibility in all aspects of our business. This experience has increased our empathy for individuals with various disabilities. It has also highlighted how accessibility challenges, despite the foundations laid by the ADA in the 1990s, remain prevalent across industries and around the globe.

Are you frustrated with dedicating hours to developing comprehensive strategic plans, only for them to be forgotten? Many mission-driven organizations encounter this issue, often stumbling during the implementation phase due to common pitfalls. In a recent LinkedIn Live conversation, Jamie Yazdani from Yazdani Consulting and Ricky Chilcott, co-founder of Mission Met, delve into these challenges and present actionable solutions. We’ve got the summary here for you!

As part of our efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) at Mission Met, we're hosting internal workshops where each team member explores topics of interest about incorporating DEIJ principles into our work. This is the fourth workshop in our series and it focuses on the changing DEIJ landscape by highlighting recent news pieces and court rulings that have impacted these efforts.  We’re sharing the key takeaways with you.

This article explores the concept of co-strategic planning. It emphasizes the transformative potential of communities strategically planning and collaborating for meaningful change. Through examples like New Leaf Justice Enterprise and Collaboratory, the article illustrates how strategic communities drive effective change, the importance of transparent strategy sharing, and the fostering of collaborative success. We invite you to embrace co-strategic planning in your community for a better tomorrow!

As part of our efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) at Mission Met, we're hosting internal workshops where each team member explores topics of interest about incorporating DEIJ principles into our work. This is the third workshop in our series and we’re sharing the key takeaways with you about incorporating DEIJ principles into our consulting and training services.