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How emotional intelligence can help us overcome imposter syndrome

The more you’re in touch with your emotional world, the better you’ll weather self-doubt.

By Harvey Deutschendorf February 19, 2026

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A one play strategy isn't the success we need.

By James Armstrong October 11, 2025

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‘A more diverse arts community’: TACA announces second cohort of Arts Accelerator program

The group of small art organizations includes the Representa Foundation, The Writer’s Garret and kNOwBOX dance among others.

By Elisabeth Myong July 15, 2024

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What went wrong, and right, at CitySquare

Here are three lessons for the Dallas nonprofit sector.

By Suzanne Smith June 13, 2024

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Meet Suzanne Smith

CanvasRebel recently connected with Suzanne Smith where she talks about making consulting accessible for nonprofits, brand loyalty and resilience.

May 27, 2024

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The Last Word: Social Impact Architects’ Suzanne Smith on ‘Radical Accountability’ for Nonprofits

The latest Edelman Trust Barometer revealed a troubling trend: trust is at all-time low, and nonprofits have lost their position as the most trusted institution in the United States.

By David Seeley May 17, 2024

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Dallas’ TACA launches new initiative to sustain small and emerging arts nonprofits

Called Arts Accelerator, the nine-month program is designed to help arts groups’ devise a strategy for sustainable growth.

By Holly Haber August 4, 2023

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DFW Founder and CEO Suzanne Smith Helped Create a Survey Addressing The Great Nonprofit Reset of 2021

Suzanne Smith, the CEO of Social Impact Architects, collaborated with other nonprofit experts to offer suggestions to the problems affecting the social sector.

By Bella Pinera March 3, 2021

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Dallas rebranding Valley View mall area to attract global business, residents

The North Dallas area, which includes the Galleria, is now being called the International District.

By Everton Bailey Jr. January 4, 2022

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This organization creates affordable artist housing nationwide. Could it work in Dallas?

In our series on the arts and the economy, we look at why Artspace, which has developed more than 40 live-and-work properties for artists around the country, might soon bring a project to West Dallas.

By Dana Gerber October 28, 2022

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On Being a Social Entrepreneur

Learn why risk taking and truth telling are essential to success with Suzanne Smith, serial social entrepreneur and CEO/founder of Social Impact Architects.

By Cassi Lowe July 10, 2019

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Business of Social: Bringing the Entrepreneurial Mindset into Nonprofits

Social impact took center stage Tuesday morning at Dallas Startup Week as Dallas-based leaders gathered to talk about the role of social entrepreneurship in nonprofit organizations.

By Katie Kelton April 3, 2018

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3 ways to turn political brawling into constructive teamwork

What can we learn from past leaders about navigating change and conflict?

By Suzanne Smith June 16, 2017

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5 New Year’s Resolutions to Make Dallas the City with the Biggest Heart #DallasDoingGood

Suzanne Smith says we should be more collaborative and give our time, treasure and talent to make Dallas a better place.

By Suzanne Smith January 3, 2017

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The Four Stages of Social Alchemy: Transforming problems into ideas that change the world

Transformative social change is the new standard for the social sector and impacts the bottom line. But, what does this mean and how do we get there?

October 28, 2014