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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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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Burnout Isn’t Always Loud
Carey & Co | April 8, 2025
How to Spot It—and Shift It You don’t always know you’re burned out until you’re deep in it. It might not look like crashing or crying at your desk. It might look like a packed...
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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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The Hidden Cost of Inefficient Procurement Practices in Nonprofits
Carey & Co | February 6, 2025
How Poor Vendor Management and Outdated Processes Will Drain Your Resources Procurement—the process of buying goods and services—is a critical operational function for nonprofits. From buying...
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How to Have Tough Conversations With Your Board About Financial Challenges
Carey & Co | January 30, 2025
Practical Strategies for Navigating Sensitive Topics with Confidence Discussing financial challenges with your board can be one of the most difficult tasks for nonprofit leaders. The fear of...
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Practical Planning for Nonprofit Success: The Annual Strategic Planning Session
Carey & Co | January 21, 2025
Structuring a Strategic Planning Session to Align Goals, Engage Stakeholders, and Drive Mission Impact Is it time for your annual strategic planning session? More than just a routine meeting,...
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