Sep 8, 2026
If you’re in the chief executive seat long enough, something will eventually go wrong. A cash-flow crisis, the loss of a key funder, a serious audit finding, critical news coverage, or an on-site disaster can test both your leadership and your relationship with the board.
In this episode, I lay out a practical way to...
Sep 1, 2026
If you are a CEO responsible for moving your mission forward in a polarized environment, this conversation will sharpen how you lead.
Your ability to communicate with people who don't share your or your nonprofit's values and views can determine whether your organization gains traction or stalls out.
In this episode, I...
Aug 25, 2026
Can one board retreat turn reluctant board members into fundraising superstars? Anyone promising that is selling something they cannot deliver. But a well-designed retreat can still move board fundraising forward.
In this episode, I explain how to diagnose the real barriers first, then share six practical retreat...
Aug 18, 2026
What recurring tasks does each person on your team actually own?
It’s almost impossible to remember everything a team member is responsible for, and a job description usually won’t tell you. When that information lives only in someone’s head, onboarding gets harder, performance conversations get murkier, and an...
Aug 11, 2026
Whether to spend staff time and resources on a special event is an important decision that rests with you as the chief executive.
Fundraising events can consume hundreds of staff hours, sap your board’s enthusiasm, and produce far less revenue than everyone expected. That is why many nonprofit leaders conclude events...