by JK Stewart | Mar 16, 2026 | Strategy
The Applause That Comes Too Easily Campaign results arrive at the board meeting and the room relaxes. The number exceeded the goal. The email appeal outperformed expectations. Donations surged in the final forty-eight hours after a strong urgency push. Charts move...
by JK Stewart | Mar 13, 2026 | Strategy
The Topic That Rarely Makes the Agenda Board agendas are crowded. Financial statements. Campaign updates. Executive reports. Compliance reviews. Strategic planning. Everyone is trying to be responsible with time, so discussions center on tangible items that feel...
by JK Stewart | Mar 11, 2026 | Comparisons, Strategy
The Comfort of a Single System There is something reassuring about consolidation. One donation platform. One CRM. One email provider. One payment processor. Everything integrated, automated, and humming along quietly in the background. Finance reports reconcile...
by JK Stewart | Mar 9, 2026 | Strategy
The Frame Most Boards Inherit Most nonprofit boards inherit a simple mental model about fundraising. It is the engine that brings money in so the mission can move forward. If revenue grows, the engine is working. If revenue dips, the engine needs tuning. That framing...
by JK Stewart | Mar 6, 2026 | FAQs, Strategy
Crisis Is When Everything Accelerates A natural disaster hits your region. A sudden policy change threatens the community you serve. A viral news story puts your mission at the center of national attention. Traffic spikes. Emails are opened within minutes. Social...
