Author Archives: Danielle

Assessing Growth Opportunities – Balancing Vision with Pragmatis...

May 25, 2025

Growth is intoxicating. The lure of new markets, expanded services, or strategic partnerships is enough to make any leader sit up and take notice. But real, sustainable growth isn’t just about moving...

From Overstretched to Overachieving: Mastering Staff Efficiency in Non...

May 25, 2025

The Reality Behind Limited Staff Capacity Nonprofits often take shape around a singular, urgent cause—like improving public health in a specific community or offering after-school tutoring for unders...

Mission-Driven, Talent-Starved: How Nonprofits Can Win the Recruitment...

May 25, 2025

In an era where talent is the linchpin of organizational success, nonprofits find themselves in a constant struggle to attract and retain skilled professionals. Unlike their for-profit counterparts, ...

The Future of Nonprofits: How AI is Revolutionizing Mission-Driven Wor...

May 25, 2025

Over the past two decades, I have worked closely with nonprofit leaders facing the rapid pace of technological change. Of all the innovations I’ve witnessed, artificial intelligence (AI) is perhaps t...

Unlocking the Potential of Donor-Advised Funds: How Nonprofits Can Thr...

May 25, 2025

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) remain a popular and growing philanthropic tool. According to the National Philanthropic Trust, assets under management reached $251.52 billion in 2023, and grants from DAF...

Data-Driven Decision-Making: How Advanced Analytics Can Improve Fundra...

May 25, 2025

Faced with growing competition, even the most mission-focused nonprofits must demonstrate efficiency, transparency, and measurable impact. For many nonprofits, this means moving beyond basic donor tr...

Smarter Together: Unlocking Nonprofit-Corporate Partnerships

May 25, 2025

Why Corporate Social Responsibility Matters Now Today’s corporations face heightened scrutiny from consumers, employees, and investors who demand demonstrable commitments to social good. Accord...

Mission-Driven Mergers: Strategic Pathways for Nonprofit Resilience an...

May 25, 2025

In the face of ongoing economic turbulence, shifting donor landscapes, and escalating societal needs, nonprofits stand at a strategic crossroads. Mission-driven mergers and strategic partnerships hav...

The Digital Donor Experience: Meeting New Expectations in the Age of I...

May 25, 2025

Outdated Experiences Create Invisible Drop-Offs Not that long ago, a client of mine—a mid-sized nonprofit in the education space—shared donor feedback that was both candid and illuminating. One suppo...

The New Currency of Trust: Why Impact Data and Storytelling Must Align...

May 25, 2025

A significant shift in donor expectations has occurred over the past few years. While compelling stories once sufficed, today’s funders increasingly demand robust data to validate the effectiveness a...