The mission brings people in. Culture is what keeps them—or doesn’t. And right now, more nonprofit leaders are reckoning with that truth than ever before.

Culture transformation isn’t a retreat agenda item or a values statement refresh. It’s one of the hardest, most sustained commitments an organization can make. It requires everyone—leadership, staff, board—acknowledging what is, defining what should be, and figuring out a path forward together.

True culture change is a […]

Running a nonprofit often means balancing mission-driven work with tight budgets, limited staff, and a long list of administrative responsibilities. For many organizations, especially small to mid-sized nonprofits, hiring full-time professionals for every need just isn’t feasible. That’s where fractional services come in.

Fractional services, in a nonprofit context, refer to engaging specialized professionals on a part-time or project basis to provide expertise in a specific area, such as finances or […]

As nonprofits move further into 2026, the sector continues to operate in a landscape defined by rapid change, funding volatility, and evolving workforce expectations. The past several years have tested organizations across the country—but they have also revealed important lessons about resilience, leadership, and adaptability.

Debra Hertz, Managing Director of The Strategy Group, has spent the past year working alongside nonprofit leaders navigating these challenges. Her insights offer a practical perspective […]

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To better understand how artificial intelligence is taking shape across the nonprofit sector, The Strategy Group conducted a brief survey of organizational leaders. The goal was straightforward: assess where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently being used, evaluate its impact on organizational effectiveness, understand the status of AI governance, and surface emerging opportunities and concerns. Our sample of respondents was small, 21 nonprofit leaders, but we learned a […]

If your nonprofit organization has ever considered looking for some help with any aspect of your operations, planning, or leadership, it’s crucial that you weigh all your options before getting started. Knowing exactly what you need from a nonprofit consultant prior to engaging them will go a long way to save time and resources in the long-run. Here are FIVE ways your organization might work with a nonprofit consultant.

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These days, the only thing we can really count on is change. For nonprofits, that kind of uncertainty can be tough—but scenario planning is a great way to stay ahead of it. Instead of betting on one version of the future, it helps you think through a few different possibilities and come up with strategies for each. That way, your organization can respond quickly, reduce risks, and stay on track […]

In today’s undulating and whipsaw world, nonprofit leaders are facing a period of unprecedented uncertainty. This isn’t just about scenario planning anymore; while not yet full survival mode for everyone, for some, the hard decisions are unavoidable. The questions organizations are grappling with are different, focusing on how to effectively lead and operate in these challenging conditions.

Wringing your hands about the situation is not […]

Does anyone really like interviewing for a job? It’s hard work, it’s stressful, and it’s exhausting. It can be exhilarating when you have nailed all the questions and feel you are in sync with the interviewers or deflating when you just can’t seem to find your footing all the way through. At The Strategy Group, we do A LOT of interviewing and see the best of best and maybe some […]