Nonprofit CEOs are being asked to do more with less, move faster, and raise more resources in an increasingly competitive environment. That is exactly why every CEO should be asking a simple but important question: are we truly fundable? Funders do not invest in mission alone. They invest in organizations that look ready, credible, and capable of using resources well. Fundability is not just about having a compelling story. It is about governance, financial clarity, board engagement,...

Over the last few months, I’ve been quietly asking myself a loud question: How do I innovatively impact an entire sector, not just one organization at a time? The answer surprised me, not because it was complicated, but because it was simple: meet the single, stubborn problem I was hearing everywhere with a tangible, practical tool boards could actually use. The problem that wouldn’t shut up In 50 interviews with nonprofit leaders, about 95% told me the same story: “Our board cares about the...

Bridge the gap between good intentions and lasting impact Our Poverty Playbook Is Keeping People Poor In the United States, we don’t just fight poverty—we often help people stay there. We make sure families can survive this month with food, blankets, and sometimes shelter, but we rarely design for what it would take for them to stop living in poverty altogether. I see this tension every day in my own neighborhood, where most homes are rented, not owned. Landlords build equity; families build...