From 2 Days to 4 Hours: How One Nonprofit Leader Secured $2.5 Million Using AI At Fairlight, we're passionate about staying ahead of transformative trends that can empower nonprofits to achieve their missions more effectively. When our Social Impact Advisor Network (SIAN) gathered last month, we witnessed something remarkable: a nonprofit executive revealing how artificial intelligence helped her secure $2.5 million Read More
Navigating Uncertain Times: When Mission Meets Financial Reality
How Smart Nonprofits Are Weathering the Storm in 2025 "We've got three months of operating cash left." These words from the executive director of a local youth services organization landed like a bomb in their board meeting last month. After years of reliable federal funding, a sudden freeze left them scrambling. They're not alone. Across the nonprofit landscape in 2025, organizations are facing a perfect storm: Read More
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Inclusive Strategic Planning with Youth ALIVE!
Social Impact Advisory Meeting, October 2024 Dr. Renee Rubin Ross (Panelist), founder of The Ross Collective Dr. Joseph Griffin (Panelist), Executive Director of Youth ALIVE! Dr. Benisa Berry, (Panelist), Organizational Consultant, DEI Strategist, Facilitator, Trainer, and Mediator At our monthly Social Impact Advisory Group Read More
Gap in Board Member Expertise? Bring in a Special Advisor!
For a nonprofit, the strength of an organization’s governance structure makes a big difference in its long-term success. While passion for the mission is noble, the ability to manage finances prudently is equally essential. Not every board is equipped with members who have the financial acumen needed to navigate complex investment strategies, endowment management, or risk assessments. This is where the concept of Read More
Ways to Improve Your Nonprofit’s Cyber Security Strategy
Social Impact Advisory Meeting, September 2024 Mark Van Slambrook (Panelist), document management at The Swenson Group Julia Arant (Moderator), Partner with Nava BenefitsAt our monthly Social Impact Advisory Group meeting, we wanted to explore ways to improve your nonprofit’s cyber security strategy. We invited moderator Julia Arant and panelist Mark Van Read More
Steering Clear of Icebergs: Why Nonprofits Need Risk Awareness
Imagine you're the captain of a ship navigating through uncertain waters. The seas might seem calm, but hidden beneath the surface are icebergs—silent, invisible threats that could destroy your vessel if you don’t see them coming. In the world of nonprofits, these icebergs represent the risks that can disrupt your mission, drain your resources, and even sink your organization if you’re not vigilant. A so-called Read More
The Profit Paradox: Why Nonprofits Need Profit to Thrive
The Profit Paradox: Why Nonprofits Need Profit to Thrive When people hear the word “nonprofit,” they often assume that making a profit isn’t important, or even that it’s somehow inappropriate. After all, the mission is to serve, not to make money—right? But this is a dangerous misconception. The truth is, for a nonprofit to thrive and effectively fulfill its mission, it needs to generate a surplus—or, to put it Read More
