by Lauren Brownstein | Jul 3, 2026 | Inspiration, Leadership
We’ve all worked in organizations where you could feel the atmosphere the moment you walked through the door. Some workplaces feel calm, collaborative, and energized. People ask questions, share ideas freely, and genuinely enjoy working together. Other...
by Lauren Brownstein | Jun 8, 2026 | Nonprofit, Philanthropy
I was recently talking with a client about planned giving when I casually mentioned a phrase that fundraising professionals use all the time: “when the gift matures.” I explained that when a donor includes a nonprofit in their will or estate plans, the organization...
by Lauren Brownstein | May 15, 2026 | Inspiration, Leadership, Nonprofit
“Don’t worry about checking email on nights and weekends. That’s YOUR time!” … says the nonprofit leader, via email, at 11:42 pm on a Saturday. I genuinely believe that most nonprofit leaders mean it when they encourage their staff to establish boundaries, take...
by Lauren Brownstein | Apr 29, 2026 | Fundraising, grants
Grant writing can feel like a heavy lift. There’s pressure to get it right. Pressure to impress. Pressure to say everything about your organization and your work. But in my experience, better proposals aren’t the ones that try to do more. They’re the ones that do a...
by Lauren Brownstein | Apr 3, 2026 | Inspiration, Leadership, Nonprofit
Lately, I’ve been having a lot of conversations with nonprofit leaders who are navigating big transitions. Staff departures. Role changes. Shifting priorities. Uncertainty about what comes next. And I’ve been struck by something. The leaders who are handling these...
