In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re featuring interviews of six women leaders who are shaping our culture and planet for the better.
Women Shaping Culture
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Articles
Female Leaders in Times of Crisis
Honoring gender equality on International Womens Day by examining the behavior of women leaders in times of crisis.
IDEA + Belonging: A People-First Approach
Shannon Fitzgerald, Chief Brand Officer at SSA Group, discusses implementing people-first strategies through leadership and culture.
Putting the “Culture” in “Cultural Institution”
We discuss culture with Rory James, Director, DEAI at Saint Louis Zoo.
Impact Assessments for Public Green Spaces
Impact assessments help to quantify the influence of gardens, parks, & other green space on the surrounding community & environment.
Moving Millions: Why Your Strategic Plan is the Place to Start
When strategic planning is done well, your entire community is engaged, positioning your organization for successful fundraising.
What Makes A Great Leader?
Few things are as important to the success of a mission-based organization as having a great leader: a discussion with Heidi Rahn and Tony Vecchio.
We Built It—Whence Will They Come?
What is the effect of distance mileage and local climate on zoo and aquarium visitation?
Reflections on Kathy’s Retirement
Canopy team members reflect on Kathy Wagner’s retirement.
The Interconnection of Diversity & Ecology
The importance of human diversity to organizational health & vibrancy and the relationship to biodiversity & ecosystem health & vitality.
Planning 101: Different Types of Plans and What to Expect From Each Process
Welcome to the first edition in our Planning 101 series: designed to demystify the planning process, address what’s included in different types of plans, and prepare you to start strategic planning and/or business planning with a clear sense of what to expect.
AMLAZ Program Update: Cohort Highlights and Final Projects
Congratulations to the inaugural cohort of MIAZS’ Advancing Minority Leadership in Aquariums & Zoos Program! We caught up with several participants to capture their highlights from the program, as well as an overview of the impactful final projects they completed for their respective organizations.
Get Outside! Your Mind and Body Will Thank You
Here at Canopy, we talk a lot about wellness and taking care of yourself. David shares his perspective on the physical and mental health benefits of spending time outdoors — including an incentive from our team to encourage you to get outside this fall/winter.
All the World’s a Stage: How Theater Skills Lead to Successful Strategic Plans
Life in the theater world is much like life in zoos, aquariums, gardens, museums, and other cultural orgs — this line of work draws people who are passionate about their craft, collaborative, creative, and community-oriented. Canopy’s Director of Engagement, Elise Bernardoni, shares six lessons from our team’s ‘past lives’ in the performing arts that make us gifted consultants, facilitators, and strategists today.
