Governance

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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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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Steering the Ship: Best Practices for Interim Nonprofit CEOs

Carey & Co | January 16, 2025
The Essential Checklist for Interim CEOs Managing Nonprofits Through Transition Whether your first or hundredth engagement, the only predictable part of being an interim CEO is the...
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Behavioral Economics 101: A Primer for Nonprofit Leaders

Carey & Co | January 9, 2025
Plainly said, your organization’s financial stability hinges on your ability to understand and adapt to donor behavior. But thankfully, this isn’t new territory for our sector; insights into...
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Here Come the Interns!

Carey & Co | October 29, 2024
A Nonprofit’s Guide to Ensuring a Great Summer (for Everyone!) You’ve been making that summer to-do list all winter, with that unique blend of optimism and hesitation that only comes with...
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Nonprofit Mergers and Acquisitions: Financial and Strategic Considerations

Carey & Co | October 24, 2024
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the nonprofit sector are transformative strategies that offer significant potential for growth and impact. Unlike their for-profit counterparts, nonprofit...
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Nurturing Nonprofit Leaders: Easy Ways to Grow Talent from Within

Carey & Co | October 17, 2024
Simple Steps to Help your Nonprofit Spot and Support Future Leaders We’re almost positive that your next top leader is already on your team, but you’ve got to attend to talent development to...
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The Nonprofit Leader’s Guide to Negotiation

Carey & Co | October 15, 2024
Strategies and Tips for Nonprofit Leaders to Strengthen Partnerships, Secure Favorable Terms, and Navigate Conflicts Like a Pro Negotiating can feel like a high-stakes game, but it’s an...
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The Role of the Finance Committee in Nonprofit Governance

Carey & Co | October 8, 2024
How Finance Committees Boost Financial Oversight and Policymaking Every nonprofit needs a strong finance committee to keep its financial health in check. This team plays a key role in overseeing...
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