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 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Strategy
The Page Everyone Treats Like A Finish Line A donor clicks donate. The payment clears. The confirmation screen appears. Most teams treat that screen like a receipt wall. Job done. Transaction complete. On to the next campaign. That assumption quietly breaks donor...
by JK Stewart | Jan 11, 2026 | Strategy
Why Loss Feels Louder Than Progress Most fundraising messages focus on what donors can accomplish. Feed a family. Fund a program. Expand access. Create impact. That logic makes sense. It is also incomplete. Human brains are wired to react more strongly to loss than to...
by JK Stewart | Jan 9, 2026 | Strategy
Giving Rarely Fails Loudly Most donation attempts do not end with anger or frustration. They end with hesitation. A donor lands on a page. They intend to give. They scan. They pause. They think they will come back later. They do not. Nothing breaks. No error message....
