Insights for Mission-Driven Leaders
Strategic guidance on nonprofit financial leadership, turnaround strategy, and organizational transformation.
The Strategic Nonprofit Finance blog provides actionable insights for nonprofit executives, CFOs, and board members navigating critical financial decisions. Whether you're managing through crisis, planning for growth, or leading organizational change, you'll find practical guidance grounded in real-world experience.
The Board Presentation That Changes Everything
The first board meeting is the inflection point. Here's why that presentation matters more than you think and what happens when you get it right.
Cartel Economics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Remember when cord-cutting was supposed to save us money? Now we're paying for eight streaming services. AI is heading down the same path and we should be paying attention.
Why Your CFO Keeps Saying No—And What To Do About It
A company reached out after going through three CFOs. Each one was a "no" person. Here's what that pattern reveals about the difference between CFOs who block growth and those who enable it.
Words Matter: Strategic Communication in Arts Leadership
A new arts CEO used charged language in his first interview. He was right about the forces at play, but was his language reaching the audience he needed?
The First 90 Days: A Framework for Any Major Organizational Change
Whether you're navigating a transition, launching a new initiative, or stepping into leadership, this framework creates clarity and momentum.
