Everything Feels Important

“We have a lot going on right now.” I hear that constantly. A full plate feels like proof. Busy reads as healthy. I understand the instinct, but busy and focused are not the same thing. Most of the companies I work with have plenty of the first and not much of the second. I recently … Read more

When the Mission Matters More Than the Organization

The Community Value Alliance recently released a report on the St. Louis nonprofit ecosystem. One statistic immediately caught my attention: there is an estimated 23,000 nonprofits operating across the St. Louis region.  I’ll say what I’ve been saying for years. St. Louis has too many nonprofits.  The report suggests there are roughly 8-9 nonprofits per … Read more