Geoffrey

The 1-2-3 Structure: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Use It

[AI-assisted for speed] Every strong proposal needs a structure that carries weight. The 1-2-3 is that structure. It’s the conceptual and strategic spine of your proposal—the part that distills your entire plan into three interdependent components. When done well, a 1-2-3 doesn’t just summarize the work. It reveals how you believe change happens. It creates… Continue reading The 1-2-3 Structure: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Use It

Protect Your Work, Not Your Job

For the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of helping nonprofit leaders realize there’s more opportunity, alignment, and funding available than they might realize—if they know where and how to find it. I’ve loved being a source of energy and hope for the folks trying to save us all from ourselves. Capitalism is a… Continue reading Protect Your Work, Not Your Job

The Fundraising Conversation: A Field Manual

[AI-assisted for speed.] Fundraising isn’t about asking for money. It’s about building a relationship around shared work—in real time, with real stakes. That’s hard to do well. Most people default to pitching. Or they try to win over the donor with detail, charm, or strategy. But the real craft lies in creating a different kind… Continue reading The Fundraising Conversation: A Field Manual