“Lead with confidence” is a phrase that carries a special and somewhat ironic meaning in my house. After my wife and I got married, once we finished opening all of the presents and settling into married life, we did what so many newly married couples do: we adopted a puppy. Our golden retriever, Rosie, brought us endless joy and a crash course in caring for another living thing other than ourselves. She was also the most gentle, timid creature to ever live; scared of new situations and...

Earlier this year, Sharon, Amy, and I had the honor of presenting at a conference on the value of partnerships in the nonprofit sector. The concept of partnership pops up a lot - and we all like to say we leverage partnerships to achieve our missions. But what does it really mean to build a strong partnership? Like it or not, in a challenging fundraising environment, partnerships are now more important than ever. Our ability to work together and share resources can help us stand out above...

Nonprofit work has never been easy. But in times of economic uncertainty—rising costs, donor hesitancy, funder pivots—it can feel...