Mar 18, 2026 | Communication, Creativity, Writing & Editing
Large writing projects can be daunting. And despite the rapid rise of AI writing tools, I’ve found that they don’t make the act of writing any easier. As helpful as they can be in the moment, these tools offer a shortcut around the writing struggle rather than helping...
Feb 18, 2026 | Communication, Leadership, Writing & Editing
Which of the following statements best describes your situation? A. You are expected to produce grants, reports, strategic plans, policy briefs, or other lengthy texts B. You spend much of the day in meetings and attending to time-sensitive tasks C. You rarely have...
Feb 5, 2026 | Communication, Connection, Writing & Editing
When it’s time to write a report, grant proposal, or strategic plan, most people focus on two elements: ideas and words. Yet when I have a writing project on my desk, I actually spend quite a bit of time thinking about a third—and perhaps less obvious—element: the...
Jan 23, 2026 | Communication, Writing & Editing
For both professional and personal reasons, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the craft of summarizing ideas through writing. A significant portion of my consulting portfolio involves creating what I collectively think of as summary documents: reports,...
Dec 4, 2025 | Capacity-building, Communication, Connection, Leadership
I’ve found that the final weeks of the year have a relentless quality. Depending on your sector, you could be facing some combination of project deadlines, fundraising campaigns, required annual reporting, final exams, or holiday performances. Social...
Oct 30, 2025 | Communication, Leadership, Strategic planning, Writing & Editing
What do grant writing, strategic planning, and impact reporting have in common? A. They are time-intensive but critical activities for any mission-driven organization. B. They work best by engaging stakeholders early and often. C. They benefit from an outside...
