How to Fix a Broken Nonprofit with Nicole Gagliardi

Does your nonprofit seem to be just scraping by, even though everyone is working harder than ever?  It's not just your organization.  The nonprofit sector is in crisis, facing issues like shrinking revenue, chronic underfunding, staffing struggles, and increasing demands from the community. In this episode of The Small Nonprofit, strategic consultant Nicole Gagliardi examines the broken model and warns that the sector needs a major overhaul.

Nicole brings over 18 years of experience working in and alongside nonprofits. She offers a sober view of the sector's challenges and provides actionable insights on how organizations can start adapting.  Whether you're a board member, executive director, or a dedicated staff member, you'll gain powerful knowledge to help you navigate the current nonprofit climate.

Key Episode Highlights: 

• Don't sleepwalk into crisis: It's easy to become complacent about the challenges, but the sector is facing serious threats. Acknowledge the problems and be proactive about finding solutions.
• Understand the big picture: Don't just focus on your organization; study wider sector trends to inform your approach.
• Your budget is your strategy: If your strategic plan doesn't align with major shifts in your budget, it's time to reassess.
• Small steps are still progress: Embrace "radical incrementalism" – make meaningful changes over time to drive deeper transformation.
• Collaboration and shared resources: Consider pooling resources with other nonprofits to cut costs and improve services.

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Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ujVXfd7qfmM 

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