You can't diversify if you don't know your funder dependency. Learn the critical analysis step that must come before prospecting. Free checklist inside!

Learn 2 non-negotiable strategic lessons from 2025 on system building, and mature movement action to prepare for 2026.

Your scattered funding data is a clarity problem, not a character flaw. Announcing the beta test for the Strategic Funding Tracker, designed to fix this.

A consultant's take on Emergent Strategy. It's not just a theory—it's an empowering toolkit for nonprofit and public sector leaders to move beyond rigid plans and adapt to change.

Author Amy Schiller is a rebel. Her book, "The Price of Humanity," confronts the core beliefs of the nonprofit sector, challenging everyone from frontline staff to individual donors. This review breaks down why this intense, studied, and vital book gets my nod and is not merely an academic exercise, but a practical tool for transformation.

Last year's dose of brilliance "By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which Is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” – Confucius Table of Contents 1. Overview 2. Alternative Governance Models 3. Systems Thinking 4. Returning to Philanthropy's Roots 5. What's Next Key Takeaways Governance is leadership at scale and can provide a framework for downstream values-based planning,

Finding your margin “Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful.” – Margaret J. Wheatley Table of Contents 1. On Lessons Learned 2. Finding Your Margin 3. Value in the Margin 4. What's Next 5. Resources to Fill Your Toolbox Key Takeaways Think of your position in terms of your lanes not your limits. Empty space is necessary. Find value in your margins by living your values. On

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Part 2 No time or resources for strategic planning? Try an interim plan for clear direction and peak effectiveness. Sometimes the best...

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Part 3 Values Building at the Top - Questions for Existing & Emerging Leadership Excellence starts from within. Intention and words will...

We are discussing values-based leadership. Join us in part 2 as we learn about turning your values into useful operational tools.