Author Archives: Danielle

Reimagining Nonprofit Governance: How to Build More Effective Boards f...

May 25, 2025

For decades, nonprofit boards have been asked to wear two primary hats: fundraising and oversight. Traditional governance models emphasized fiduciary responsibility and financial stewardship, with a ...

Nonprofit Innovation: Why Playing It Safe Is the Riskiest Move You Can...

May 25, 2025

There’s a natural instinct in times of uncertainty: pull back, tighten the belt, avoid risk. In the nonprofit sector—where every dollar is spoken for and every outcome scrutinized—it’s easy to unders...

Operational Transparency as a Strategic Advantage: Why Funders Care Ho...

May 25, 2025

In the nonprofit world, we’ve long assumed that passion, mission, and outcomes are what matter most to funders—and they are. But in 2025’s funding landscape, how the work gets done is gaining ground ...

Cost vs. Capacity: What Nonprofits Get Wrong About Cutting Expenses

May 25, 2025

In uncertain times, cutting costs feels like the responsible thing to do. Funders are tightening. Donations are slowing. Reserves feel fragile. So leadership pulls out the red pen: hiring freezes, sl...

Mission Impact Lab: A Nonprofit’s Guide to Doing More with Less ...

November 7, 2024

What if your organization could achieve more by doing less? In the nonprofit sector, where passion meets the challenge of limited resources, maximizing impact isn’t just a goal — it’s essential. Miss...

Sustainable Funding Models: Vital for Nonprofit Success

September 4, 2024

Securing stable and reliable funding is a perennial challenge for nonprofit organizations. Fortunately, the trend towards sustainable funding models is gaining momentum, helping nonprofits diversify ...

How To Decide On a Project Methodology

September 4, 2024

There are so many methodologies being thrown at us now it can be pretty hard to decide which one is best. (Perhaps because there really is no one that stands out as the best, but we will get to that....

Mentorship Programs are Awesome!

September 4, 2024

Should your company have a mentorship program? I could write pages about the benefits of having one, but let’s sum it up quickly. When considering building and implementing a mentorship program, know...

Unlocking Discounts and Free Resources for Nonprofits

September 3, 2024

Nonprofits often operate on tight budgets, making it crucial to leverage any available discounts, free services, and technology to maximize their impact. Fortunately, many companies and organizations...

Nonprofit Collaboration for Enhanced Community Impact

September 3, 2024

Collaboration among nonprofit organizations has become a critical strategy for maximizing impact and resource efficiency. By removing silos and working together, nonprofits can leverage their strengt...