Succession Planning is the Beginning, not the End. Who Will Lead Next?
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...
Does Your Organization Need To Enter Concussion Protocol?
September 10, 2026
Often, leaders and organizations push too hard for too long before receiving proper care. At Armstrong McGuire, we can provide emergency care, but it’s much more beneficial to help you with preventative care.
80 people have gone through the Positive Intelligence program. I have watched people recognize their own patterns, laugh at themselves, challenge themselves, support each other and try new ways of responding to the things life and...
In fundraising, particularly, we can become so focused on moving someone through a pipeline that we forget there is a person in the pipeline. Cultivation isn’t simply about getting closer to an ask. It’s about understanding...
The instinct is to assume interim leadership is a scaled-down version of the permanent job: same skills, shorter timeline. It isn't. A permanent CEO builds toward a future they'll be around to see. An interim executive builds stability...
Season by Season: How Interim CFO Leadership Strengthens the Nonprofit Audit Cycle
August 12, 2026
For nonprofits with a June 30 year end, the audit cycle really does feel like moving through the seasons; summer’s heat, fall’s harvest, winter’s clarity and spring’s renewal. An interim CFO doesn’t just help the organization survive...
As nonprofit leaders, we have a responsibility to steward our organizations well. Stewardship is not limited to managing finances, fundraising or strategic plans. It also means protecting culture, preserving trust and...
The Ted and Beard Effect: Why Great Fundraising Starts with Great Leadership Partnerships
July 29, 2026
The strongest fundraising programs aren't built by extraordinary CEOs or exceptional development directors working independently. They're built by leaders who bring different strengths to a shared mission.