Nonprofit Growth Platform

10/08/2026

What if your programs could fund themselves without another campaign?
Start with demand, not need. A real business needs customers who will actually pay, not just a cause worth supporting.
Look for the double bottom line. The best ventures earn money and advance your mission at the same time.
Price at full cost. You may find more net income simply by re-pricing something you already offer.
You do not have to build this overnight. One small, well-matched venture can ease the yearly scramble and give your team room to breathe.

10/07/2026

Succession is a transition, not a single hiring decision. Here is how to prepare before it ever becomes urgent.

https://nonprofitgrowthlab.com/advice/when-your-founder-leaves-building-a-succession-plan-before-it-s-urgent

10/06/2026

If your mission is ready but the paperwork is not, fiscal sponsorship can get you moving now. Read more about how it works.

https://nonprofitgrowthlab.com/advice/the-fiscal-sponsor-shortcut-doing-good-before-you-get-501-c-3-status

10/05/2026

If you have ever lost sleep wondering whether payroll will clear, this one is for you.

List your grant and donation inflows in the month you actually expect the cash, not when it was promised.

Put payroll and fixed obligations at the top of your money-out column every month.

Collect what you are owed faster, and pay suppliers on reasonable terms rather than early.

You are not bad with money. You just need one tool that shows you what is coming.

10/04/2026

A simple field-trip release is just the start. Here is how it fits into a bigger habit of care that keeps your nonprofit steady.

https://nonprofitgrowthlab.com/advice/the-waiver-every-field-trip-program-should-never-skip

10/03/2026

The SWOT Analysis That Finally Named the Elephant in the Room

Most teams know what is wrong but avoid saying it out loud. A good SWOT gives you permission to name it, then do something about it.

Most teams know what is wrong but avoid saying it out loud. A good SWOT gives you permission to name it, then do something about it.

10/03/2026

When another organization wants your strongest program, pride and worry can crowd out clear thinking. We wrote a guide to help you weigh it honestly. Read more on the blog.

https://nonprofitgrowthlab.com/advice/when-a-sister-agency-wants-to-absorb-your-best-program

10/02/2026

Your bank can tell you your balance, but it cannot tell you if you have enough set aside.

Calculate your target: take annual operating expenses, divide by twelve, then multiply by three and by six. That range is your goal.

Check your unrestricted net assets, since that is your true flexible money (restricted funds cannot cover a shock).

Treat each surplus as a choice to protect, not just spend.

A reserve is built one surplus at a time, and every step forward makes your mission steadier.

10/02/2026

A grounded, beginner friendly look at funding your free programs through earned income. Swipe through for the roadmap.

https://nonprofitgrowthlab.com/advice/selling-a-service-to-fund-your-free-programs-a-beginner-s-roadmap

10/01/2026

The Volunteer Who Wanted More Responsibility Than You Gave Them

When a volunteer craves more than you offer, the fix isn't bigger tasks. It's matching their needs with your program's needs.

When a volunteer craves more than you offer, the fix isn't bigger tasks. It's matching their needs with your program's needs.