Growth is often treated as a sign of success. More programs. More funding. More visibility. More impact. On paper, growth looks positive. In practice, it can quietly strain the very people responsible for making it happen. Many nonprofit leaders find themselves in this tension. The mission is strong. The demand is real. The goals make […]

Many nonprofit leaders believe their organization needs more funding to grow. More grants. More donors. More revenue streams. But in practice, funding is rarely the real problem. Misalignment is. I often work with organizations that are working incredibly hard. Programs are running. Fundraising is happening. Staff are stretched but committed. Yet nothing feels steady. Leaders

Most nonprofit leaders don’t feel overwhelmed because they lack skill, commitment, or experience. They feel overwhelmed because they are carrying too much without enough clarity. I often hear leaders describe the same moment. They sit down to plan for the year ahead with the best intentions. Funding goals. Program needs. Staffing realities. Board expectations. Every

There are years that change you.Not because something big happened, but because everything happened at once. 2025 was that kind of year for me. I had built up my business. I had built my team. I had found a rhythm that felt strong. Then the ground shifted. I lost a key employee, not because the

There is a moment every leader reaches near the end of the year. You look back at the last twelve months and feel the truth of what worked, what slipped, and what surprised you. You see the wins that carried you. You see the gaps that slowed you down. You see the places where you

Working from home is amazing. You gain control of your time. You gain space to focus. You gain the freedom to build your days around your life instead of your commute. But there are small frustrations that add up.The neighbor who wants to talk when you step outside for five minutes of sun.The repair that

Years ago, I stepped into the CEO role of a nonprofit that had been struggling for a long time. I walked into a divided team. The previous executive director hired her friends. She was placed in the position of running a business, answering to a board, and managing people who took advantage of the lack

2025 has been quite a year. I chased a dream and took off across the east coast in an RV with my daughter. We lived in a thirty nine foot home on wheels with two dogs. We worked, traveled, and learned how to move through small spaces with big emotions. There were days when I

Effective volunteer management isn’t just about coordination—it’s about culture. The best volunteer programs don’t happen by accident. They are intentional, values-driven systems where volunteers feel respected, supported, and inspired to give their best. When volunteers thrive, organizations gain loyal advocates, higher productivity, and long-term sustainability. Building a thriving volunteer culture doesn’t require more money or

Volunteers are more than extra hands—they are your organization’s most authentic storytellers. They see your mission in action, engage directly with your programs, and often have deep emotional connections to the work you do. When properly supported, volunteers can become powerful ambassadors who expand your reach, attract donors, and strengthen your reputation. Yet most nonprofits