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.

1. Executive […]
   

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 […]

Last month we wrote a blog post sharing our experience about navigating an Executive Leadership Search from the vantage point of an organization who is hiring candidates. But as we work with the hiring organization, we read the resumes and interview hundreds of candidates. Here are a few do’s and don’ts for navigating the search process.

1. Write a thoughtful and engaging cover letter. Gone are the days when your cover […]
   

“You spent months developing a beautiful strategic plan—but six months later, no one’s quite sure how it’s going. Sound familiar?”

Strategic plans are powerful—but without visibility into execution, even the best plans risk becoming shelfware. In today’s fast-moving environment, leaders need real-time insights, dynamic tracking, and a way to communicate progress that’s clear, actionable, and aligned. That’s where nonprofit strategic dashboards come in.