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Reimagining what’s possible in social change. Professor. Founder #SocialImpactArchitects | Blogger @Substack | #nonprofit #socent

Dallas, Texas
Joined October 2011
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I've led a remote team for 16 years! Flexibility matters, but clear expectations & regular chats are key. Check out our do's & don'ts for nonprofit leaders: socialimpactarchitects.com/r… #SocialTrendSpotter #NonprofitLeadership #WorkplaceCulture 🌍💼
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SUNDAY CONFESSION: It took me 3 years to write The Nonprofit Flywheel. 📚 Huge thanks to my accountability partner for the last productive year! Time management hacks: socialimpactarchitects.com/a… Check out the book: meetsuzanne.com/nonprofitfly…
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Nonprofits often have plenty of great ideas but struggle with too many activities! 🎄 What can you remove from your organization's "Christmas tree"? Learn more in our latest newsletter: socialimpactarchitects.com/a… #SocialTrendSpotter #NonprofitFlywheel #NonprofitStrategy
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Caught in a hamster wheel? 🐹 Nonprofit leaders juggle endless tasks, but which truly advance our mission? This week’s Social TrendSpotter explores escaping the activity trap and turning priorities into action. Don’t miss it! 👉 socialimpactarchitects.com/a…
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It's time to reserve your seat for the RGV Nonprofit Summit! Tickets are going fast! I'm excited to be joining my friend, Millicent Boykin, at this conference on November 4th. If you're anywhere in South Texas, it is the place to be! 🌟 Register at bit.ly/RGVNPSUMMIT.
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A CEO asked me to write about online meeting etiquette! 🤔 Tech has improved, but we still have meetings that should’ve been emails. What’s your best or worst online meeting habit? Let’s chat! socialimpactarchitects.com/o… #SocialTrendSpotter #NonprofitFlywheel
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🚀 Exciting news! The Nonprofit Flywheel is here! 🎉 After 30 years in the nonprofit world, I know we need to support our changemakers better. 🌍💪 Get your free digital edition and start building resilient communities! Read more and grab your copy: socialimpactarchitects.com/n…
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What’s a flywheel, and why does it matter? Gary Marra of Schooley Mitchell asks insightful questions about my new book The #NonprofitFlywheel on Your Customer, Your Success. Watch the clip, then listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… #DreamBIGBuildBETTER
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🛑 Stop pushing harder. 🛞 Start building momentum. #Nonprofit leaders work hard. But effort doesn’t create momentum. For over 13 years, @snstexas researched & perfected The Nonprofit Flywheel to solve for this issue. Get the ebook #free on Oct. 1: meetsuzanne.com
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What if nonprofits, businesses, and communities teamed up? 🤝💡 Check out our CEO @snstexas on Flywheel's On the Fly! podcast discussing social entrepreneurship. 🎧 YouTube: youtu.be/cadYByzam-4 Can we accelerate social change together? #SocialChange #Collaboration #Innovation
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If everything feels urgent, the problem may be alignment, not effort. Inspired by Jim Collins, I developed The #Nonprofit Flywheel. 🛑 Stop pushing harder. 🛞 Start building momentum. Get your free Playbook Oct. 1: meetsuzanne.com
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The weekend's here! If your nonprofit team needs it to recover, it’s time for change. Are we tackling burnout or just thanking them for enduring it? Read more with Jody Levison-Johnson 👉 socialimpactarchitects.com/w… #Nonprofit #Burnout #Workforce 💪
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Innovation thrives on strong networks and community support! 🤝 In our latest Social TrendSpotter, discover how Jewish organizations foster collaboration and entrepreneurship to boost the social sector. Read more: socialimpactarchitects.com/j…
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Lightning in a bottle! ⚡️ Huge congrats to the inaugural Changemakers cohort for earning their Social Entrepreneurship Certificates from @UTArlington! 🎓 Year 2 applications are open—join us for an info session on 9/30: communityfrontline.com/chang… Read more: fortworthreport.org/2026/09/…
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What if nonprofits, businesses & communities joined forces? Innovation thrives on collaboration! Check out my chat with Joan Kaup on Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub's podcast about social entrepreneurship: youtu.be/cadYByzam-4 Can closer collaboration accelerate social change?
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Replying to @redlobster
@redlobster - You are known for 2 things - 🦞 & cheddar biscuits, but I just got delivery from your Mesquite, TX store. Unfortunately, no biscuits! What gives? #firstworldproblems but I’m puzzled by this brand choice.
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Now - @redlobster - you have really perplexed me. This is a bowl of lobster 🦞 soup?
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David's feedback made my day! 🎉 The Nonprofit Flywheel is a playbook, not just a book. Use it whenever you hit a snag, and dive into the QR codes for free tools. Grab the digital edition FREE at midnight on 10/1: MeetSuzanne.com/nonprofitfly… #NonprofitFlywheel
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Are performance reviews still relevant? Absolutely! But they need to be part of a growth process. 🏆 Check out these 8 tips from @WorkTogetherTC to enhance your nonprofit's reviews: socialimpactarchitects.com/p… What would you change about your review process? 🤔 #Nonprofit #Leadership
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Graduated from business school, where plans were 80 pages long. Some are still waiting for a reader! 😴 Now, we have concise options: one-page models, pitches or full plans. Remember, the right format depends on your audience! Which format fits your idea? substack.com/home/post/p-212…
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"Who wouldn’t want a community garden?" A student of mine learned from residents that previous gardens failed due to lack of sustainability. By listening, she found a better path to the same goal. Are we in love with the problem or the solution? Read more socialimpactarchitects.com/b…
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