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The best way through change is FORWARD. Amid ever-changing political, economic, and social influences, #SocialImpact leaders recognize the need to respond, adapt, and reinvent their organizations to serve their communities. But typical #StrategicPlanning processes move too slowly, are prohibitively expensive, and limit external perspectives. So we created FORWARD—a 12-week strategic planning cohort to help you address critical questions one at a time. Learn more: https://friday.us/forward/

"What if we can achieve it? How might we do things differently? If you frame growth that way, the conversation becomes a lot more rewarding." A huge thank you to Emily Chong at CodePath for sharing her insights on #nonprofit #innovation and #growth with the Friday community. Check out the recording as well as those from past Breakroom sessions here: https://lnkd.in/gBmi8gki ?? Session 4: Unlocking Nonprofit Innovation and Growth with Emily Chong ?? Session 3: IDEAFLOW with Jeremy Utley ?? Session 2: Ask Better Questions, Get Better Stories with Ngofeen Mputubwele ? Session 1: From Deficits to Dreams: Inspire Hope with Asset-Based Storytelling with Dianna Benjamin #SocialImpact

Is it time to think beyond grants for funding? More of our clients are realizing they need to develop #FeeForService offerings to supplement traditional grant funding. But making this shift requires new skills, mindsets, and strategies. You’ll need to: ?? Rethink your sales funnel. ?? Approach sales and marketing operations from a new angle. ?? Reevaluate your value proposition. It’s no longer, “Come to this event funded by [insert foundation name here],” but instead, “We have something valuable we need you to invest in.” That takes a different kind of conversation—one centered on value and impact. Have you had to make this transition? #nonprofit #fundraising #sales

How did a #nonprofit land on Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list? Find out in Breakroom: Unlocking Nonprofit Innovation and Growth, an interactive session featuring Emily Chong, VP of Growth at CodePath. Emily will share real-world strategies that helped CodePath earn recognition from Fast Company and achieve remarkable growth—all while making a lasting impact. Here’s what you’ll gain: ? Insights to inspire fresh ideas for your team ? Practical tips to foster creativity and collaboration ? A chance to ask questions and brainstorm with like-minded leaders ?? Date: January 28th ?? Time: 9am PT / 12pm ET ?? Register > https://lnkd.in/g_tkzruj #NonprofitLeadership #Innovation #MissionDriven

I love learning from our clients. Sure, we get to offer our own insights in our work together - but we try to play close attention to everything they've got going on and always walk away with things that make our team (and other clients) better. Emily Chong and the CodePath team and rewriting a lot of the rules for how to lead a high-impact nonprofit. If you're looking for fresh thinking on how to grow your reach and deepen your impact, don't miss this session.

?? What sets the most innovative nonprofits apart? It’s not about luck—it’s about strategy, creativity, and mission-driven action. Join us for an exclusive conversation with Emily Chong, VP of Growth at CodePath, to learn how her team: -Built a culture of innovation that earned CodePath recognition from Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. -Achieved 2-3x growth every year since 2020. -Transformed their mission into measurable impact. This isn’t just a webinar—it’s an interactive session where you can ask questions, brainstorm with peers, and leave with actionable ideas for your nonprofit. ?? Date: January 28th ?? Time: 9am PT / 12pm ET ?? Register > https://lnkd.in/g_tkzruj #NonprofitInnovation #SocialImpact #GrowthStrategies

Does your story feel scattered? If your messaging isn’t telling a cohesive story, it might be time to consider #messaging architecture. Messaging architecture defines which parts of your story explain your why, how, and what—and shows how these pieces fit together to create a clear and compelling narrative. The beauty of this structure is that it’s flexible and adaptable, allowing you to respond to internal or external changes while staying true to your long-term strategic goals. A key element of strong messaging architecture is messaging buckets, which allow your story to grow and evolve while keeping your team focused on the overall objective—not getting bogged down in specific words or phrases. How do you keep your messaging focused and adaptable? #Education #EconomicOpportunity #CommunityDevelopment

It’s official! Our work with CodePath and Free Range has been honored by the 4th Annual Anthem Awards with a Silver Medal ?? for Best Use of Technology: Education, Art & Culture.? Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide. This award celebrates CodePath’s One-Stop Application Portal, a powerful tool designed to support underrepresented CS students in their journey toward a tech career. With a 124% boost in completed applications, CodePath is seeing real change in access and opportunity for students nationwide. Thank you to our incredible team and partners who brought this vision to life! Read more about the project in the Anthem Winner's Gallery > https://lnkd.in/gd6tPtwD #AnthemAwards #SocialImpact?

Community foundations are such a force, especially in smaller communities where big donors aren’t always in the picture. At Friday, we love helping these foundations blend inspiring stories with real data to drive action. Together, we’re building hope for tomorrow and tackling today’s challenges. #socialimpact #communityfoundations #communications #branding

Only 2 days left to vote for CodePath, Free Range, and Friday! CodePath’s One-Stop Application Portal for college students is a finalist for the Anthem Awards, and we need your help to win the Anthem Community Voice Award. ?? In just the first semester after launch, CodePath saw a 124% increase in completed applications. This streamlined solution is making a difference for underrepresented college computer science students pursuing software engineering careers. We’re honored to be among the top social impact projects globally – please support our work by voting before October 31st. VOTE HERE >> https://lnkd.in/eSNBayzE #AnthemAwards #TechForGood #SocialImpact