Jimmy LaRose - Global Cause Entrepreneur

April 13, 2025

Major Donors Give Big During Recessions w Jimmy LaRose

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 with opportunity and […]

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 a matter of […]

April 20, 2025

Chambers of Commerce – The Overlooked Economic Power of Nonprofits

Chambers of Commerce are built to grow strong local economies. They serve as community conveners, small business champions, and regional voices for prosperity. Most work tirelessly to support entrepreneurs, advocate for policy, and attract investment. But there’s a blind spot that many Chambers haven’t fully addressed—an entire sector hiding in plain sight that fuels jobs, spending, and stability in every American community. That sector is the nonprofit community. Nonprofits are not side players in economic […]

July 19, 2025

The Truth Will Set You Free – NANOE’s Timeline of Courage, Research & Disruption

In 2026, the National Association of Nonprofit Organizations & Executives will celebrate its 10th Anniversary. What began as a bold response to a broken charitable system has grown into one of the most disruptive and innovative movements in nonprofit history. Born out of frustration with the status quo and a passion for measurable impact, NANOE has challenged outdated norms, championed executive leadership, and equipped thousands of nonprofits to grow, scale, and thrive. Its founders—Jimmy LaRose […]