Gabriel, Author at InsideCharity.org

September 2, 2025

When the Power Goes Out: Strategic Planning Shapes Operational Decisions

When the Power Goes Out: Strategic Planning Shapes Operational Decisions Strategy in Practice, Not Just on Paper When I was CEO of the Chicago Botanic Garden, we had a strategic plan, “Keep Growing,” that was the outcome of a robust executive team and board effort. We made a decision early in its roll-out to try to communicate the plan to every stakeholder and have it inform every action we took. We held all-staff, all-volunteer, and […]

September 5, 2025

[PODCAST] Rethinking Innovation in Nonprofits – Leah Kral

Rethinking Innovation in Nonprofits What does innovation really look like in the nonprofit world? In this enlightening conversation, nonprofit consultant and author Leah Kral challenges the notion that innovation requires massive resources or technical expertise. Drawing from her extensive research and twenty years of experience in the sector, Leah explains that innovation can be as simple as switching from paper forms to iPads at a legal aid clinic or as complex as revolutionizing healthcare delivery […]

September 9, 2025

4 Ways to Build Sustainable Revenue for Your Nonprofit

4 Ways to Build Sustainable Revenue for Your Nonprofit Today’s nonprofit fundraising landscape can be characterized by one word: uncertainty. Due to rapidly changing government regulations and a strained economy, many charitable organizations like yours are facing funding challenges that leave them feeling defeated. How do you keep the lights on, fund your programs, and plan for the future during such times? Building sustainable, diversified revenue streams will support your mission even during times of […]

September 12, 2025

[PODCAST] Nurturing Nonprofit Talent – Kevin Bussema & Johanna Ralsten-Cox

Nurturing Nonprofit Talent In a landscape where nonprofit burnout is rampant and mid-career professionals are vanishing from the sector, Kevin Bussema and Johanna Ralsten-Cox from the Collaborative Collective bring urgently needed wisdom to address this talent crisis. The financial stakes are higher than many realize. When a skilled nonprofit professional leaves, the replacement cost exceeds $30,000—not counting the immeasurable loss of relationships and institutional knowledge. Yet despite these sobering numbers, many organizations continue investing mere […]