March 6, 2026
January 23, 2026

Eight Practical Tools Small Nonprofits Can Use to Evaluate Program Success

For many small nonprofits, the idea of “program evaluation” feels heavier than it needs to be. It can sound like something reserved for universities, large foundations, or organizations with dedicated data teams and expensive software. In reality, evaluation is not about complexity; it’s about clarity. Evaluating a program simply means asking a structured question: Is this work doing what we hoped it would do? For small organizations operating with limited staff, tight budgets, and real […]
January 24, 2026

[PODCAST] Building Sustainable Nonprofits Through Better Leadership – Lauren Reilly

Building Sustainable Nonprofits Through Better Leadership If you’ve ever tried to run a nonprofit on passion alone, you know where that road leads: long hours, reactive decisions, and donor updates that feel like fire drills. We sat down with Lauren Reilly, executive director of the Gratitude Network, to map a different path—one where nonprofit leaders claim the tools CEOs use and apply them to mission-driven work without losing soul. We start by flipping a core […]
January 30, 2026

[PODCAST] Reimagining Nonprofit Growth: Mission, Money, and Meaningful Relationships – Jeff Schreifels

Reimagining Nonprofit Growth: Mission, Money, and Meaningful Relationships Year-end left many teams drained and second-guessing their playbook. We brought in Jeff Schreifels, principal at Veritus Group, to reframe the path forward: treat staff, donors, volunteers, and the community as the mission—and rebuild fundraising around real relationships that last through channel swings and economic shifts. We start with leadership fundamentals: rest, clarity, and a broader definition of mission that includes the people who carry it. Jeff […]
February 3, 2026

From Metrics to Meaning: Using Data for Good in Nonprofits

From Metrics to Meaning: Using Data for Good in Nonprofits   Nonprofit leaders are surrounded by data. Dashboards track participation. Grant reports document outputs. Surveys collect feedback. Logic models map activities to outcomes. Metrics are reviewed, reported, and archived. And yet many leaders quietly ask the same question: Are we actually using this data to make better decisions? For many organizations, data collection has become routine—but learning has not. Information is gathered to satisfy funders, […]