Dr. David L. Harkins

08/26/2026

Recently, we developed a tool to help small nonprofits with strategic planning that's built on the method and approach I teach.

The tool is at http://www.nonprofitstrategicplanner.com.

There's no cost or credit card needed to get started on your plan (the first four phases are free). If you like it and want to continue, use code FBNP268 at checkout for 25% off lifetime access to the planner. The offer expires 9/30/2026

Also, if you're a super small organization and can't afford the fee, message me with that app, and we'll explore options. I don't want money to be a significant barrier for your growth.

Build a board-ready nonprofit strategic plan through 11 guided phases, with Phases 0–3 available free.

02/21/2026

Hello! If you’ve volunteered with a nonprofit, healthcare, or community organization in the past 12 months and are at least 18 years old, I invite you to participate in this survey.

Your insights will help develop a validated instrument to better support and retain volunteers.

Are you willing to help or share with your networks?

If you consider taking this yourself or sharing it with your network, I would appreciate it.

Details below:
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I’m conducting a research study through Belmont University to explore how volunteers experience the alignment between their personal values and the values of the organizations they serve.

If you’ve volunteered with a nonprofit, healthcare, or community organization in the past 12 months and are at least 18 years old, I invite you to participate.

The survey takes approximately 15-20 minutes and is completely anonymous.

Your insights will contribute to developing a validated instrument to help nonprofits better support and retain volunteers.

Here's the survey link if you're willing to help: https://belmont.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2bkCNcSCm3r6V8i

Please consider sharing this with your network and other volunteers.

Thank you in advance for your time and perspective.

11/09/2024

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” ~ Carl Sagan

Are you curious enough to find it?

11/01/2024

’s Day to Dream brings out the kid in all of us. Now, if I could just protect Earth against magical and mystical threats…

A HUGE thanks to Social Entrepreneurship majors .stockwell and (picture 2) and who helped me set up our table and give out candy.

10/28/2024

Weekend activities.

Annual pumpkin-carving party with friends; Jackson’s getting good at the carving!

10/24/2024

It’s a privilege to have the freedom to vote. It’s also civic responsibility for the civil society. Remember to take part in this process.

10/20/2024

10/03/2024

More than 100 students showed up to hear Brian Hicks share the story of the social enterprise coffee. Social entrepreneurship is alive and well in Nashville and at Belmont!

08/08/2024

06/17/2024

Remember to dream...