February 2026

Information & Resources for Non-Profits and Those who 💓 Them

Sheer Strategy Principal and Professor Matt Schiering with his colleague and first Boombox to Briefcase Podcast guest, Tracy Echikson.

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Introducing

Boombox to Briefcase

Boombox to Briefcase podcast episodes offer listeners

marketing lessons through the lens of Gen X pop culture moments. What did New Coke teach us about positioning? Was the Columbia House model of selling music highly clever or merely a con game? How do Rob Reiner films exemplify great storytelling?

Tune in to this new podcast billed as "nostalgia meets strategy" for insights into marketing, branding and positioning!

How Prevalent are

Multi-Year Grants?

The benefits of multiyear support are many, and as this Candid article states are "particularly meaningful" for smaller nonprofits. It may surprise readers to know that two-thirds of surveyed foundations made at least one multiyear grant. Funders may not promote or advertise multi-year grants, but given the data, it is worth asking grantors if a multi-year grant could be considered. This article offers helpful information to build a case to your funders.

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Always Be Succession Planning

In this article, Kate Hughes, suggests succession planning should not only be intentional but ongoing and offers six key elements to do so. All excellent points, but perhaps the most impactful strategy is #5- that of creating processes and procedures. With systems in place, organizations are not only likely to have improved productivity and communication but are also better able to manage in times of transition.

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