Executives and board members alike don’t want to have conversations surrounding succession planning or mergers. There is so much stigma surrounding both. And just like Alzheimer’s “they don’t know what to say or don’t know what to do.”
Nonprofits are not the sector you turn to when everything else has failed. We are the sector that keeps showing up, in good times and hard ones. It is time our seat at the table reflected that.
Building Ponds: Lessons from a Few Dump Trucks and Four Funders
October 8, 2026
Meaningful community change rarely begins with what we can see. It begins with relationships, listening, alignment and a willingness to invest long before the results become visible.
Succession Planning is the Beginning, not the End. Who Will Lead Next?
October 5, 2026
At a time when nonprofit workforce burnout is high and experienced leaders are nearing transition, the nonprofit leadership pipeline needs attention. Add to that the unique challenge of population shifts in Eastern North Carolina...
Responding to Adversity with Resilience and Creativity
October 5, 2026
Our defense of philanthropic freedom is about more than our members. It’s also about preserving an environment where we can respond to challenges in inspiring and meaningful ways – and support our communities when they need it the most.
When a Doctor’s Best Prescription Is… a ‘Legal Aid’ Lawyer
October 5, 2026
For 10 years, South Carolina's first Medical Legal Partnership has shown how legal aid can improve health outcomes by addressing housing, income, benefits and other issues that often keep patients from getting better.
Can your board and staff explain what will change because of this campaign and why it matters now? Do they agree on the priorities and their roles? Is there enough capacity to deliver the project while keeping the day-to-day mission strong?
Creating opportunities for those connections to happen matters. Whether it’s a conversation over coffee, a conference gathering or a discussion like Across State Lines, we are stronger when we take time to learn from one another.