Hybrid Has to Be Equity-Aware One of the biggest risks with hybrid work is that it can quietly reinforce inequity. When some people are...

In uncertain times, cutting costs feels like the responsible thing to do. Funders are tightening. Donations are slowing. Reserves feel...

In the nonprofit world, we’ve long assumed that passion, mission, and outcomes are what matter most to funders—and they are. But in...

There’s a natural instinct in times of uncertainty: pull back, tighten the belt, avoid risk. In the nonprofit sector—where every dollar...

For decades, nonprofit boards have been asked to wear two primary hats: fundraising and oversight. Traditional governance models...

A significant shift in donor expectations has occurred over the past few years. While compelling stories once sufficed, today’s funders...

Outdated Experiences Create Invisible Drop-Offs Not that long ago, a client of mine—a mid-sized nonprofit in the education space—shared...

In the face of ongoing economic turbulence, shifting donor landscapes, and escalating societal needs, nonprofits stand at a strategic...

Why Corporate Social Responsibility Matters Now Today's corporations face heightened scrutiny from consumers, employees, and investors...

Faced with growing competition, even the most mission-focused nonprofits must demonstrate efficiency, transparency, and measurable...

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) remain a popular and growing philanthropic tool. According to the National Philanthropic Trust, assets under...

Over the past two decades, I have worked closely with nonprofit leaders facing the rapid pace of technological change. Of all the...

In an era where talent is the linchpin of organizational success, nonprofits find themselves in a constant struggle to attract and retain...

The Reality Behind Limited Staff Capacity Nonprofits often take shape around a singular, urgent cause—like improving public health in a...

Running a nonprofit has never been easy, but in today’s financial landscape, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to balance mission and...

Growth is intoxicating. The lure of new markets, expanded services, or strategic partnerships is enough to make any leader sit up and...

Nonprofit leaders face a unique paradox: balancing the urgency of today’s challenges with the need to build resilient, mission-driven...

Program evaluation is often the unsung hero of the nonprofit sector—much like an orchestra missing its first-chair violinist; without it,...

Nonprofits often handle complex data that needs to be shared with a wide array of stakeholders, from donors and volunteers to...

Nonprofit leadership has never been more complex or consequential than it will be in 2025. As we grapple with economic uncertainty,...