Welcome to another installment of Intention 2 Impact’s Heart-2-Heart — our monthly newsletter where we share what’s on our mind, in our hearts, and up our sleeves.

This month we are reflecting on the healing power of story, celebrating Black Business Month, and sharing a recent I2I publication in Impact Alpha (and giving y’all a paywall-free link).

Before we get into this month’s hot dish, please cue a round of “happy birthday" to this newsletter (the Stevie Wonder, of course) 🥳. This issue marks our 3rd year of producing this newsletter, which is a whopping 36 monthly installments.  Thank you to all for being a part of I2I’s community!

Welcome to another installment of Intention 2 Impact’s Heart-2-Heart — our monthly newsletter where we share what’s on our mind, in our hearts, and up our sleeves.

Team I2I just got back in office from our first ever Summer Break. ⛱️We hope all y’all are also taking time this summer to find joy and moments of rest this season.

As we get back into the swing of things, we’re mulling over how to be responsive impact measurement consultants amidst systems collapse, Nina reports live from parental leave, and we welcome a new client into the I2I mix!

Welcome to another installment of Intention 2 Impact’s Heart-2-Heart — our monthly newsletter where we share what’s on our mind, in our hearts, and up our sleeves.

This month, we’re championing feminist leadership, welcoming a new team member, and sharing our love for check-in questions that spark joy.

Welcome to another installment of Intention 2 Impact’s Heart-2-Heart — our monthly newsletter where we share what’s on our mind, in our hearts, and up our sleeves.

This month’s newsletter goes hard on the themes of joy & mental health, which go together like pb&j. Or for those of you with nut allergies, like coffee & donuts. Or for those of you staying away from caffeine and refined sugar, like carrots & hummus.

Six Things We Learned About Building a MEL Framework for an Early-Stage Funder

What does it take to co-create a meaningful MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) framework with a brand-new funder? For four years, we partnered with the Elevate Prize Foundation (EPF)—a bold, visionary nonprofit on a mission to Make Good Famous—to answer that question in real time.

In this blog, we share six key takeaways from our journey—insights that will resonate with funders, evaluators, and social impact practitioners navigating the evolving landscape of philanthropy and learning.

Welcome to another installment of Intention 2 Impact’s Heart-2-Heart — our monthly newsletter where we share what’s on our mind, in our hearts, and up our sleeves.

In this edition, we consider the role of L&E in Risk & Resilience in Philanthropy, introduce Dr. B, and give Dolly her flowers for winning I2I’s Celeb Philanthropy March Madness bracket.

Welcome to another installment of Intention 2 Impact’s Heart-2-Heart — our monthly newsletter where we share what’s on our mind, in our hearts, and up our sleeves.

In this edition, we download our takeaways from a recent evaluation & responsible tech gathering at SXSW, celebrate Women’s History Month, and tip off our 2nd Annual March Madness: Celebrity Philanthropist Edition!

Welcome to another installment of Intention 2 Impact’s Heart-2-Heart — our monthly newsletter where we share what’s on our mind, in our hearts, and up our sleeves.

In this edition, we brave the shifting winds of our Federal Government, uplift some powerful facts from our team’s recent trip to Durham, NC, and reveal I2I’s newest client! 

Welcome to another installment of Intention 2 Impact’s Heart-2-Heart — our monthly newsletter where we share what’s on our mind, in our hearts, and up our sleeves.

In the first newsletter of 2025, we read the tea leaves of philanthropy, share resources for how to support those impacted by the LA wildfires, and unveil our team’s annual mood boards and playlist.

Welcome to another installment of Intention 2 Impact’s Heart-2-Heart — our monthly newsletter where we share what’s on our mind, in our hearts, and up our sleeves.

In our final newsletter of 2024, we reflect on all we achieved together in the past 365 days, reveal our words of the year, and sign off as we bid farewell to 2024!

Welcome to another installment of Intention 2 Impact’s Heart-2-Heart — our monthly newsletter where we share what’s on our mind, in our hearts, and up our sleeves.

In November’s Heart-2-Heart — I2I’s monthly newsletter where we share what’s on our mind, in our hearts, and up our sleeves — we are grappling with the 2024 general  elections, counting our I2I blessings, and spotlighting organizations that are giving us hope. 

Welcome to another installment of Intention 2 Impact’s Heart-2-Heart — our monthly newsletter where we share what’s on our mind, in our hearts, and up our sleeves.

This month, we're setting intentions for our upcoming team retreat, celebrating Kathleen’s birthday with a round of AMA, and gearing up for I2I’s presentations at AEA 2024.

Welcome to another installment of Intention 2 Impact’s Heart-2-Heart — our monthly newsletter where we share what’s on our mind, in our hearts, and up our sleeves.

This month, we're keeping score of impact investments vs. grants, introducing you to Emma Hamrick, and officially inviting you to party with us in Portland! 

Welcome to another installment of Intention 2 Impact’s Heart-2-Heart — our monthly newsletter where we share what’s on our mind, in our hearts, and up our sleeves.

This month, we're existing in the context of all in which we live, keeping the Olympic flame ablaze, and giving away free stuff to celebrate H2H’s 2nd anniversary!

Welcome to another installment of Intention 2 Impact’s Heart-2-Heart — our monthly newsletter where we share what’s on our mind, in our hearts, and up our sleeves.

This month, we're contemplating the point of data in trying times, cooking up culinary delicacies with our summer recipe swap, and making space for team reflection re: the first half of 2024.

Welcome to another installment of Intention 2 Impact’s Heart-2-Heart — our monthly newsletter where we share what’s on our mind, in our hearts, and up our sleeves.

This month, we're mulling over the importance of measuring visibility, welcoming I2I’s latest team member, and giving a shout-out to one of our newest clients, the San Francisco LBGT Center!

Welcome to another installment of Intention 2 Impact’s Heart-2-Heart — our monthly newsletter where we share what’s on our mind, in our hearts, and up our sleeves.

This month, we’re playing cupid with MEL and IMM, taking a moment for Mental Health Awareness Month, and announcing I2I’s 2024 Spring Tour schedule (we may be coming to a locale near you)! 😉

Welcome to another installment of Intention 2 Impact’s Heart-2-Heart — our monthly newsletter where we share what’s on our mind, in our hearts, and up our sleeves.

This month, we’re recapping I2I’s inaugural Celeb Philanthropist March Madness, Celebrating Earth Month with shout-outs to some inspiring Climate activists, and announcing I2I’s brand refresh!

Welcome to another installment of Intention 2 Impact’s Heart-2-Heart — our monthly newsletter where we share what’s on our mind, in our hearts, and up our sleeves.

This month, we’re singing the praises of the backbone teams of donor collaboratives, celebrating the ingenuity of womxn, and tipping off a March Madness: Celeb Philanthropy Edition!

Welcome to another installment of Intention 2 Impact’s Heart-2-Heart — our monthly newsletter where we share what’s on our mind, in our hearts, and up our sleeves.

This month, we're rolling out the red carpet for Ava DuVernay's philanthropy-funded film, getting weird with off-beat love languages, and feeling at home with All Home (a nonprofit advancing regional solutions to disrupt poverty and homelessness).