Jul 16, 2026
I want to challenge a common belief that many nonprofit leaders hold, because it may be the very thing keeping your organization stuck.
It's not because you don't care, or you're not working hard, or because your mission isn't important.
Often, it's because you've accepted an idea about how nonprofits work that simply...
Jul 12, 2026
Most of you were never told the full truth about what you're actually starting when you launch a nonprofit organization.
You were told about making a difference, serving your community, and even been told about grants and fundraising.
But very few people explained that you're not just starting a mission. You're building...
Jul 8, 2026
When funding is tight, the first question most leaders ask is:
"How do we get more money?"
"How do we get more grants?"
"Where are the donors?"
But what if you're asking the wrong question?
If you've been spending all your energy searching for the next grant, this conversation may help you step back and identify what...
Jul 4, 2026
Many leaders believe their biggest problem is a lack of money.
But after nearly 40 years in the nonprofit space, I've learned that the lack of money is often just a symptom.
The real problem is usually a lack of capacity.
Now, when I say capacity, I'm not simply talking about money.
I'm talking about the organization's...
Jun 30, 2026
Today, I want to challenge a belief that many nonprofit leaders have been taught to accept as fact:
The better the program, the easier it will be to get grants, donors, and funding.
It sounds logical.
If the program is effective, impactful, and serving people well, funding should naturally follow.
But after nearly...