Leading Now
Carey & Co | June 17, 2025
The events of the last five years have not just evolved—they’ve often upended what we once considered “normal.” The COVID-19 pandemic, volatile political climates, fast-moving policy shifts,...
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Why I Believe in Intermediaries … Even When They’re “Hard” to Fund
Carey & Co | June 10, 2025
I’ve worked in the nonprofit sector long enough to hear this more times than I can count from everyone: fundraisers, volunteers, and even well-intentioned donors: “Intermediaries are hard to...
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Top Nonprofits Risks (And How to Mitigate Them)
Carey & Co | June 4, 2025
A Practical Approach to Risk Assessment and Strategic Mitigation Nonprofits operate in an environment filled with risks, from financial challenges to operational vulnerabilities. But while many...
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How to Respond to Crisis: Build an Urgent Response Fund
Carey & Co | May 20, 2025
Crises don’t wait for perfect timing. Whether it’s economic upheaval, natural disasters, political shifts, or global conflicts, nonprofits are often called to act quickly — all while asking...
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Navigating Uncertainty: Why Now Is the Time to Revisit Endowment Strategy
Carey & Co | May 12, 2025
Over the past several weeks, financial markets have experienced sharp volatility, driven by ongoing macroeconomic pressures such as inflation and policy uncertainty. The S&P 500 and other...
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Fundraising During Economic Uncertainty
Carey & Co | April 29, 2025
While I recently shared some thoughts on fundraising during unprecedented times, economic circumstances have changed in a way that presents an environment where we have tangible and historic...
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Fundraising in Unprecedented Times
Carey & Co | March 27, 2025
Nonprofits continue to grapple with the age-old head winds that have challenged fundraising – unrealistic expectations, fatigued or poorly cultivated donors, and insufficient fundraising talent to...
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Indirect Costs: Are You Leaving Money on the Table?
Carey & Co | March 18, 2025
How to Maximize Overhead Recovery and Strengthen Your Nonprofit Indirect costs (often referred to as overhead), are the foundation of nonprofit operations. These expenses—administrative...
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Meaningful Job Descriptions for the Jobs that Matter
Carey & Co | March 4, 2025
How to Write a Competency-Based Job Description Don’t let hiring be the hardest part of your job. Yes, it’s about finding the right people to advance your mission, but that means your...
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