“When should you take a stand?” That’s always been an important question, but in 2021 it has even more urgency and potency. Here are four criteria to help you decide…
How we define mission-driven organization may be a bit broad, but it’s for three good reasons. Times have changed, as have the challenges we face in our world. Blurring Boundaries…
Do you sound like everyone else? A problem that plagues most organizations, whether they are for- or not-for-profit, is falling into the trap of sounding like everyone else. This challenge…
The difference between needs and wants is on my mind lately. This week I am running a messaging boot camp for some social enterprise startups competing for the annual $100,000…
Welcome to the New Spencer Brenneman! And welcome to Focal Point, Spencer Brenneman's new monthly newsletter. Why the new newsletter? Simple: It matches the new focus of Spencer Brenneman. We…
Welcome! For more than five years, Spencer Brenneman has served a variety of clients, from technology and financial services to consulting and not-for-profits. Now, as we wrap up our sixth…
Spencer Brenneman is already working with many mission-driven organizations, including one that champions the innovative work that helps abused children and another that helps...