by JK Stewart | Mar 20, 2026 | Strategy
The Conversation That Changes When Finance Walks In Development teams talk about retention constantly. They track returning donors, analyze renewal rates, and design stewardship programs intended to deepen long-term relationships. Inside the development department the...
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 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...
