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...
by JK Stewart | Mar 2, 2026 | Strategy
The Boardroom Is Closer to the Donate Button Than It Thinks Walk into most nonprofit board meetings and you will hear about budgets, reserves, audits, campaign projections, and maybe a high level marketing update. You will rarely hear someone say, “Let’s review our...
by JK Stewart | Feb 27, 2026 | Strategy
The Risk No One Sees on the Dashboard Board meetings are full of numbers. Campaign totals. Year over year growth. Cost per dollar raised. Platform fees. Conversion rates. Spreadsheets glow. Pie charts spin. Someone nods confidently at a 4.3% increase in online...
