Fundable by Design

Aug 6, 2026

If a funder evaluated your organization today, what would they find?

Would they find an organization that's prepared for long-term investment?

Or would they find a passionate founder carrying the entire nonprofit on their back?

Because the answer to that question often explains why funding comes or why it doesn't.

The...

Aug 4, 2026

When you decided to start your nonprofit, your goal was simple: you wanted to help people. You saw a need in your community, developed a program to address it, and stepped forward to make a difference.

But somewhere along the way, you realized you had taken on something much bigger than a program. You had become...

Aug 2, 2026

Too many nonprofit leaders see themselves only as the founder, the program director, the fundraiser, or the person who helps people.

While those roles are important, they're only part of the picture.

Your mission deserves a leader who understands how to build an organization that can sustain that mission for years to...

Jul 29, 2026

When you start a nonprofit, your heart is in serving people. Your time is spent creating programs, delivering services, and responding to community needs. Naturally, it feels like the program is the organization.

But after 40 years in the nonprofit sector, I've learned that this misunderstanding is one of the biggest...