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 | 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...
by Lauren Brownstein | Mar 17, 2026 | donation, Fundraising, grants, Nonprofit, Philanthropy
Nonprofit teams are busy. There are always more grants to apply for, more meetings to attend, more reports to write, and more fundraising ideas someone thinks the organization should try. But in my experience working with nonprofit clients, the problem usually isn’t...
by Lauren Brownstein | Jan 26, 2026 | donation, Fundraising, grants, Nonprofit
Is This Fundraising Opportunity Really Worth It? Nonprofit organizations are constantly presented with fundraising opportunities. Some are an easy yes. Some are an easy no. And some fall into that murky middle where the opportunity looks great on paper—but your gut is...
by Lauren Brownstein | Nov 17, 2025 | Nonprofit
It’s the week before Thanksgiving, and most of us can’t open a streaming device, walk through a grocery store, or pass a coffee counter without seeing a pink-and-green Wicked tie-in. The marketing campaign for Wicked: For Good isn’t just big — analysts estimate...
