Beyond the Buzzword: What Nonprofit Sustainability Really Looks Like

Beyond the Buzzword: What Nonprofit Sustainability Really Looks Like

“Sustainability” has been a buzzword in the social sector for a while now, but what does it really mean? Everyone agrees that sustainability is an important factor in evaluating the resiliency of social sector organizations, but few have agreed on a simple path for...
Giving USA 2025: The Comeback and the Call to Action

Giving USA 2025: The Comeback and the Call to Action

As a proud Texan, I want to start by saying thank you. So many of you reached out after the devastating floods in Central Texas last week – and your care, along with the generous outpouring of support for those impacted, reminded me of one of America’s best qualities:...
Why Great Ideas Aren’t Enough: What It Really Takes to Start a Nonprofit

Why Great Ideas Aren’t Enough: What It Really Takes to Start a Nonprofit

Remember those “Choose Your Own Adventure” novels where you could make decisions along the way and customize your own ending? They all started with the same warning label: “The adventures you take are a result of your choice. You are responsible because you choose! …...