Leading nonprofits is increasingly complex. Meeting the demands of a myriad of stakeholders, shaping and implementing a strategy that is nimble enough to meet the moment, growing and evolving fundraising in an uncertain environment with increasingly sophisticated donors, and building cohesive teams and organizational cultures, are harder than ever. In this TALK, we are joined by a panel prominent nonprofit leaders, including Meredith Boak, Senior Vice President, National Development at Teach for America, Lysa Ratliff, Chief Executive Officer at KaBOOM! and Mark Wier, Chief Development Officer at ACLU, to explore the roles and responsibilities of today’s nonprofit leaders along with the principal challenges they face, and how they prepare for and succeed in meeting those challenges.
Beyond Dues: Why Professional 501(c)(3) Organizations (and all Nonprofits) Must Rethink Sustainability Today Published Date 2026 Beyond Dues: Why Professional 501(c)(3) Organizations (and all Nonprofits) Must Rethink Sustainability Today Explore how your organization can rethink sustainability, move beyond transactional revenue models, and embrace diversified fundraising as a strategic imperative for growth.
Major Gift Fundraising Made Simple: Your Guide to Building a High-Impact Program Published Date 2026 Major Gift Fundraising Made Simple: Your Guide to Building a High-Impact Program We outline how to build a major gift fundraising program—from laying the groundwork to implementing effective strategies and evaluating your progress.
Advancing Board Leadership in Fundraising: Key Takeaways from My Conversation with Neuberger Berman Published Date 2025 Advancing Board Leadership in Fundraising: Key Takeaways from My Conversation with Neuberger Berman In today's complex economic climate, board members play a key role in advancing fundraising. Explore how you can leverage your board to thrive in difficult periods.