Nonprofit work is often at the mercy of external stakeholders, from foundations to community partners. When a stakeholder requests a timeline change mid-Sprint, it can feel like your entire plan is derailed. However, the Scrum…
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Embracing the Agile Mindset in Nonprofits: Diane’s Lessons from the Field
In the world of nonprofits, we often feel like we’re wearing “all the hats” while trying to navigate a landscape that is constantly shifting. At Agile in Nonprofits, our mission is to help organizations move…
What Peloton Taught Me about Sustainable Pace
As is often the case for me, when out and about doing “real life” things, I stumble upon analogies that help cement Agile concepts for myself as well as for how I might explain them…
Is Your Nonprofit Already Agile? A Scavenger Hunt to Discover Your Agile Values in Practice
The most common question our team hears from nonprofit professionals encountering Agile for the first time is: “Where do we even start?” It’s a completely understandable question — and our answer often surprises people….
7 Steps to Create a Team Working Agreement
Team members want to do meaningful work, but often come from a variety of backgrounds and working environments. Team members also often have a wide range of work style preferences and habits. To create common…