April 15, 2025

CEO vs. Executive Director – How Nonprofit Boards Are Strengthening Their Leadership

After 35 years of working with nonprofit executives and boards across the nation, I can tell you this with confidence: language matters. Titles matter. Perception shapes reality. And when it comes to the success, stature, and strategic leadership of nonprofit organizations, there is one simple but profound change boards of directors should make immediately—change the title of their “Executive Director” to “Chief Executive Officer.” This is not a matter of semantics. It’s […]
April 13, 2025

Major Donors Give Big During Recessions

Major donors have a history of stepping up their giving when economic storms arrive. It seems counterintuitive – if markets are down and uncertainty is up, why would wealthy philanthropists give even more? The answer lies in a potent mix of financial resilience, strategic opportunity, and data-driven confidence. Even in a recession, high-net-worth donors remain equipped and empowered to be generous. They understand that economic downturns, while challenging, are also cycles rich […]