<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Better Futures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helping nonprofits change systems to improve lives through research, learning & leadership, & organizational development services.]]></description><link>https://www.betterfutureslab.com/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:10:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.betterfuturesconsulting.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Seeing Change More Clearly: Simple Tools to Measure Nonprofit Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A clear, practical guide for nonprofit leaders and funders on using simple, time‑based outcome measurement tools to reveal real change. Learn how straightforward surveys, repeatable questions, and aligned theories of change can transform impact reporting from compliance to learning — and help organizations demonstrate meaningful shifts in wellbeing, stability, and opportunity.]]></description><link>https://www.betterfuturesconsulting.com/post/tools-for-nonprofit-outcomes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5416928f38558268634fde</guid><category><![CDATA[Measurement and Evaluation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Strategy and Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Research]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:28:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ce7f1_a0a2ad540031472a8ed388d5510b57d6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_880,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Candace Kohli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond Counting: Simple Frameworks for Nonprofit Outcomes Measurement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nonprofits are asked to prove impact, yet most reporting only captures activity. This post introduces clear frameworks to help organizations measure change more effectively. With more precise measurement, nonprofits gain stronger strategy, clearer impact stories, and more compelling cases for support, while funders see patterns across their ecosystem.]]></description><link>https://www.betterfuturesconsulting.com/post/nonprofit-outcomes-measurement-frameworks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5416928f38558268634ff3</guid><category><![CDATA[Strategy and Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Measurement and Evaluation]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:23:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/021105541a56d40d0f8d2080824e8448.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Candace Kohli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collaboration as Strategy: Why High-Impact Nonprofits Don’t Go It Alone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nonprofits across the country are navigating a landscape defined by complexity—interlocking and entrenched social issues, shifting funding patterns, and rising expectations from communities, funders, and policymakers. In this environment, collaboration is no longer simply “nice to have.” It is a strategic imperative.]]></description><link>https://www.betterfuturesconsulting.com/post/nonprofit-collaboration-systems-thinking-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5416928f38558268634fce</guid><category><![CDATA[Strategy and Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Grants]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:13:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ce7f1_3ee7b8803bc44503b9c586ba8a840add~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Candace Kohli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant Strategies for a Competitive Funding Landscape: How to Make Your Proposals Stand Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes in federal funding priorities in 2025 have spurred what the Nonprofit Finance Fund  calls a period of “heightened uncertainty and competition” for U.S. nonprofits. Survey data shows the majority of organizations report rising demand for services, stagnant or declining grant revenue, and increasing operational costs  (Nonprofit Finance Fund, 2025 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey). The strongest financial strategy in this climate is revenue diversification to reduce dependence on...]]></description><link>https://www.betterfuturesconsulting.com/post/competitive-grant-strategies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5416928f38558268634fd5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:26:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Candace Kohli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Financial Resilience: Funding Strategy for Long-term Organizational Stability]]></title><description><![CDATA[2025 has seen seismic shifts in the nonprofit world. Federal funding cuts have rippled across the sector, while political rhetoric has turned nonprofits—especially those focused on equity, inclusion, and social justice—into lightning rods for criticism.  An October 6th Urban Institute  report analyzing survey data from its "2025 Nonprofit Trends and Impacts Study" found that more than a third of nonprofits reported disruptions in federal, state, or local government funding. Organizations with...]]></description><link>https://www.betterfuturesconsulting.com/post/building-financial-resilience-funding-strategy-for-long-term-organizational-stability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5416928f38558268634fd4</guid><category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Fundraising]]></category><category><![CDATA[Funding Strategy]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:05:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ce7f1_02e8cb8419a04b2c97e132b9dde5aef5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Candace Kohli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies for Sustainable Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn strategies for sustainable nonprofit fundraising.]]></description><link>https://www.betterfuturesconsulting.com/post/nonprofit-fundraising-strategies-for-sustainable-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5416928f38558268634fd8</guid><category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Fundraising]]></category><category><![CDATA[Strategy and Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Grants]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Research]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:18:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_7da1183e2e334edca76974eab1022eff~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Candace Kohli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Systems Change for Nonprofit Development ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The social challenges that prevent people and communities from flourishing are incredibly complex. Complex systems are driven by a...]]></description><link>https://www.betterfuturesconsulting.com/post/systems-change-for-nonprofit-development</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5416928f38558268634ff4</guid><category><![CDATA[Strategy and Planning]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:11:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ce7f1_8adec8c9adbd4b62bda2e48e10cd85ea~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Candace Kohli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turn Uncertainty into Opportunity with Contingency Planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is your organization ready for the unexpected? The last few years have been a master class in unpredictability. From global health crises...]]></description><link>https://www.betterfuturesconsulting.com/post/contingency-planning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5416928f38558268634fdf</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 01:53:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ce7f1_21e76e9085cf41b08c91cd39041ed017~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Candace Kohli</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>