BlogElizabeth Schuster2026-09-03T14:09:07+00:00

Original insights into what matters most for nature and communities.

Original insights into what matters most for nature and communities.

Narrow your strategic priorities & have more impact

Human Well-being 101: Why it matters more than you think for nonprofits

How co-creation drives inclusive community engagement

How to have better quality community engagement – and still grow your reach

Building trust with communities takes time: Do you have an intentional engagement strategy?

Starting a coalition without funding: 7 simple tips

What it means to apply a systems lens to strategic planning

6 food and agriculture trends we’re paying attention to in Ohio in 2024

6 things to know about planning for resilient food systems

8 hard truths about community-led solutions

10 tips to ensure data quality AND human connection

We’re defining “risk” wrong and this is negatively impacting our organizations

Price elasticity…What it is and why it matters for nonprofits

What nonprofits get wrong with their theories of change

Paying participants in research and planning: 12 questions to ask

What I learned from getting a citation from a backyard pollinator strip

Regenerative agriculture practices do not always help farmers manage risk

Why I stopped talking about ecosystem services

Where we go wrong when offering expert advice

Ignoring “sustainability” & “resilience” because they’re trendy