Reflections

For decades, small nonprofits have struggled against a system that favours the big players. Government and philanthropic funding models have […]

My passion for supporting NGO leaders in their 30s and 40s comes from both a deep understanding of their challenges and a belief that they are the key to building sustainable systems for the future.

Reflecting on my journey from leading an NGO to running my own small business. Here are twelve takeaways from my first year of being The NGO Coach.

What are the key trends that will shape nonprofits over the next 5-10 years and how can we prepare to embrace these changes?

Nonprofit salaries often need to be more consistent and reflect the true value of the skills, responsibilities, and experience required. For many NGOs, pay levels are based on outdated salary structures or benchmarks that don’t keep up with the sector’s demands.

When you’re running on empty, you’re not just short-changing yourself—you’re risking the very mission you’re passionate about. Your well-being is THE FOUNDATION for your nonprofit’s success.

How do you know where you belong? Here are five ways I’ve used to check this along my journey.

As part 2 of this series, here are 5 more ways to help your charity be responsiveness to Te Tiriti o Waitangi