Board relationships don't have to be a constant drain or feel like choosing between being supported and being frustrated.

Kate’s approach transforms organizational transitions from crisis management into strategic choice—because the work matters more than any individual organization, and the more intentional we get about structure, the better the work will be.

Dianna Tremblay has spent years learning that the phrase "tell me more words" can transform any situation where you're tempted to pick sides. Instead of getting trapped in who's right and who's wrong, she's discovered how to create new possibilities by getting genuinely curious about what's happening

Amy's approach makes budgeting straightforward and human — with a process that involves the right people at the right time, creates ownership instead of resentment, and gives you something you can actually use throughout the year.

You don't have to choose between being strategic AND operational. Chris O'Brien's playbook approach transforms your organizational vision into teachable, repeatable actions that create culture — not just documentation.

Hold meetings where real problems get solved, the team talks more than the leader, and everyone leaves feeling more connected and clear about next steps.

Instead of panicking about potential federal funding cuts, Cindy Vatalaro recommends putting our energy into what we know AND what we can do now. "We just don't have the capacity for spin and mire."

A practical guide to building relationships with the mission-driven folks inside government who can help you navigate funding, partnerships, and opportunities

David’s "messy middle" framework takes all the marketing overwhelm and distills it into three channels that actually work — no matter how scrappy your team or limited your budget. 

A guide for organizations working to make our world a little better that have found their groove but need to scale systematically

Alyza has spent her career figuring out how to get things done across wildly different organizations—from domestic violence shelters to PlayStation. Her secret? Understanding what drives people, grounding in shared purpose, and treating everyone as humans first with roles as context, not hierarchy. 

There’s a formula to a good convening - it’s not rocket science but it’s also not accidental!

The most successful approach starts with your natural strengths

How to create a fundraising approach that feels energizing and achievable, not overwhelming.

What if closing an organization—thoughtfully, intentionally, and with real generosity—can sometimes be the most successful thing we might ever do?

Sebastian has a “secret sauce” to convenings that actually work - it’s not rocket science but it’s also not accidental!