March 17, 2018

The NANOE Innovation: Is the Nonprofit Sector Anti-Free Market? – Louis Fawcett

For too long, Americans have used the term “nonprofit” in a way that means “against profit.” Let’s be clear: to operate as a nonprofit does not mean operating at a loss each year. Rather, nonprofits sow whatever gains they have back into their missions to change and save lives.  There is nothing wrong with a nonprofit innovating and taking risks for the sake of achieving a heroic mission of scale.  In the […]
February 22, 2018

The NANOE Experience: Why It’s Unique And All About Our Members – Louis Fawcett

There is no denying this: Starbucks has created an experience for customers that keep us coming back again and again. There are more than 8,000 Starbucks in the U.S. and each location provides the same products and service. Enter any Starbucks and you smell the rich aromas of coffee from all over the world. Order from a barista (not a server or coffee maker) and you are called by name. Sit down […]
January 28, 2018

The NANOE Reformation: Why This Movement is Here to Stay – Louis Fawcett

On February 1, 2018 I will join the National Association of Nonprofit Organizations & Executives (NANOE) as it’s first President. Some have asked, “Louis, why NANOE?” and here is my answer: The time for a reformation of the nonprofit industry is long overdue. The NANOE Reformation has already begun. In this new world, every charitable leader will be honored for his or her service. Staff and administrators will be paid what they […]