C1C Year in Review – Highlights and Insights from our 2025 Posts
Another year is in the books! As we step into 2026, we want to take a moment to reflect on 2025. What better way to do that than by sharing a roundup of last year's blog posts? Explore insights on leadership, strategy, workplace culture, AI readiness, evaluation, and more in the posts below.
Explore insights on leadership, strategy, workplace culture, AI readiness, evaluation, and more!
1. January – C1C Year in Review – Looking Back at Our 2024 Posts!
2024 was a busy year for C1C and our clients. To celebrate and reflect on the year, we compiled all of our blog posts in one place. Check out this post to revisit everything we explored in 2024.
2. February - Sustainable Growth for Nonprofits: 10 Strategies for Balancing Organizational Expansion and Mission
Growth can be an exciting step for nonprofits, but it also comes with important considerations related to staffing, resources, and long term sustainability. In this post, we walk through several strategies that can help organizations expand while still protecting their mission and maintaining healthy operations. Take a look if you want to explore how to support growth without overextending your organization.
3. March - The Power of Storytelling in Program Evaluation
Storytelling is a powerful tool that can help make evaluation findings more relatable and easier for stakeholders to understand. By pairing narratives with data, organizations can turn insights into compelling messages that inspire action and deepen engagement. Check out this post if you want to learn more about how storytelling can strengthen your evaluation work.
4. April - Smarter Design, Happier Users: Four Ways You Can Use Cognitive Science to Improve Your Data Systems
Data systems can be incredibly valuable, but only when they are designed in ways that support the way people think and process information. This post shares four recommendations grounded in cognitive science that can help reduce overwhelm, improve accuracy, and create systems that are easier for staff to use. Check out this post to learn how better design can support more effective data use.
5. May - The Rise of the Bots: Weeding Out Bot Responses Once They’ve Infiltrated Your Data
As bots become more advanced, they can slip into online surveys in ways that distort results and damage data quality. This post highlights some of the warning signs that suggest bots may be present and provides tips for how to prevent, detect, and remove bot responses. Take a look if you want to strengthen your approach to collecting clean and reliable data.
6. June - Stronger Together: Building Connection Across Teams
Creating strong connections across teams takes intentional effort, especially in workplaces where people have different schedules, work locations, or communication preferences. In this post, we share several practices C1C uses to help build strong relationships, increase collaboration, and support a healthy culture. Check out this post to learn how you can strengthen connection within your organization.
7. July - Trust Without Micromanagement: Rethinking Accountability in Distributed Teams
Many organizations are continuing to navigate hybrid and remote work arrangements, which raises important questions about accountability and oversight. In this post, we offer ideas for how leaders can promote shared responsibility while also giving employees the autonomy they need to do their best work. Take a look if you want to explore ways to support accountability without micromanaging.
8. August - Funding Whiplash: Helping Nonprofits Survive and Thrive Amid 2025 Grant and Tax Chaos
Nonprofits across the country are dealing with sudden and unpredictable changes in funding that affect long term planning and service delivery. This post explores how organizations can stabilize operations, build resilience, and prepare for financial uncertainty. Check out this post if you want strategies for navigating a challenging funding environment.
9. September - AI Is Moving Fast. Is Your Organization Ready to Lead Responsibly?
Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, and organizations across sectors are looking for ways to adopt new tools responsibly. This post outlines key considerations to keep in mind as you prepare for AI integration, including strategy, governance, and readiness. Take a look if you want to learn how to approach AI in a responsible and thoughtful way.
10. October - The Great Reshuffling Isn’t Over: Talent Retention Strategies for 2025 and Beyond
Hiring and retention continue to be significant challenges for organizations in many fields. In this post, we discuss the trends shaping the current talent landscape and offer strategies that can help leaders support their staff and reduce turnover. Check out this post if your organization is looking for ways to improve retention and strengthen culture.
11. November - Planning for What’s Next: Why November Is the Ideal Time to Plan for the Year Ahead
November is an ideal time for reflection and planning, especially as organizations assess their progress and look ahead to a new year. In this post, we share tips for how to use this moment to clarify priorities, strengthen strategy, and prepare for what comes next. Take a look if your organization is beginning to plan for the year ahead.
12. December - Finish with Intention, Not Urgency: Leading Teams Through a Calmer December
The end of the year often becomes a rush to complete unfinished work, but it does not have to be that way. In this post, we share ideas for helping teams slow down, stay focused, and end the year with clarity and intention. Check out this post if you want to create a calmer and more supportive December for your team.
We hope these articles continue to be helpful as we begin a new year and share new ideas. Let us know if there are any topics you would like us to cover in 2026. If you have questions or if your organization would benefit from support on any of the topics above, we are always happy to connect. Reach out today!
