Looking back on 2025
2025 marks 25 years of The Improve Group! In that time, there have been many changes to our organization and in the world! 2025 has been a challenging year for many of us, in many areas of our lives. As we reflect on 2025, we want to celebrate and express our appreciation for what we learned, people we worked with, and opportunities we had to collaborate as an organization.
Read 25 highlights, reflections, and appreciations from our staff here!
MCN evaluation workshop
Grantseekers: looking to up your evaluation game and win more grants? Attend the Evaluation for Grantseekers virtual workshop on Thursday, February 19, from 10AM to 12PM CT. In the workshop hosted through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, IG Consultant Sara Stalland McGarraugh will share how to design an evaluation for a successful grant proposal and develop an evaluation plan that can help you report on the impact of your grant-funded program. Register today!
When plans meet chaos: how to adapt
You, your colleagues, and stakeholders may have spent time and energy developing a thoughtful strategic plan to guide your organization. However, it might not have accounted for the significant changes planned or happening during this Trump administration.
We have a few tips for how to adjust your strategic plan for the current environment--read the full article here!
