Learning Makes the Mission Possible

Mission is crucial to every organization. Both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations use mission statements to drive their organization and their people. Here are some great examples of mission statements from organizations you’ll recognize. To inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being byproviding the best […]

Why Should a Non-Profit Use E-Learning?

Doing Good in the World 95% of our clients are non-profit organizations. We didn’t decide to serve that market when we started E5I. However, we did decide that we wanted to work with organizations and individuals who were doing good in the world. That intentionality […]

Got Directions?

When you need to go somewhere you haven’t been before, what’s the first app you pull up? Waze? Google Maps? Or do you just ask Siri for directions? There are two main points you need to know for accurate directions. Where you are now. Where […]

Picking the Best Platform for E-Learning

We’ve Come a LONG Way! I remember my first typing class. My teacher’s name was Anna Zwirn and she used to tape a sheet of paper at the top of the typewriter, allowing it to drape over our hands so we wouldn’t look at the […]

Learning that Sticks vs. Learning that Sucks

We’ve all been there. You sign up for an online class, or join a cohort course, or hop onto a webinar, or attend a conference hoping to learn something that actually helps you move forward in your work or life. But 10 minutes into it […]

3 Ways to Start Leveraging Learning in 2022

We often get asked what we mean in our mission by “instituting learning solutions to mobilize and expand your mission.” The short answer? Leverage what you already have to grow your organization and its impact. If any kind of learning, training, or content are a […]

The 5 “E”s of E5I

The 5 “E”s of the E5 Institute is our golden formula for accomplishing our mission.  We use the 5 “E”s in our client journey, curriculum evaluation, content creation, and learner experience.  They are the steps of a universal journey to Learn. Grow. Go!  The 5 […]

iwork4Him Podcast

Our co-founder, TJ Tison, joined iWork4Him’s weekly podcast to talk about how important it is to ask God to guide our strategic planning – both personally and professionally. TJ uses God-given strategies to help other faith-based organizations amplify their online learning and community learning through […]

Mina Carlson says Farewell to the E5 Institute

October 29, 2021 — E5 Institute (E5I) announced today that co-founder Mina Carlson is leaving to focus on personal goals and serving her family. Co-founder TJ Tison said, “Mina has brought a powerhouse of creativity and solutions for E5I client organizations since 2019, and we […]

From Paint to Purpose Podcast

The E5I leaders were recent guests on the Paint to Purpose Podcast hosted by Jon Barsness with RCP Services. We were blessed to share our knowledge for organizations looking to leverage learning to mobilize and expand their mission. Full Video Podcast Audio Only