2026 Mid-Year Nonprofit Pulse Check

BVU’s Nonprofit Pulse Results Reveal Financial Cliff & Governance Gaps   Mid-Year Survey of Nearly 80 Northeast Ohio Nonprofit CEOs Finds Leaders Know What Must Change – but Money, People, and Boards Aren’t Keeping Pace    Business Volunteers...

Nonprofit Leadership Transitions

Nonprofit Leadership Transitions Written by: Anne Goodman, AG Nonprofit Advisors | www.agnpa.com   Leadership transitions in nonprofits are never simple. They are emotional, operational, and deeply human moments that involve four distinct roles: the board, the...

Exploring a Merger or Strategic Alliance

High points to consider before, during, and after the conversation. Mergers and strategic alliances can help nonprofits expand impact, share resources, and strengthen sustainability — but the path forward demands careful study, honest conversation, and a disciplined...

What Nonprofit Leaders Told Us in 2025

Highlights from BVU’s 2025 Nonprofit Pulse Survey  Each month, BVU’s Nonprofit Pulse Survey gathers insights from nearly 500 nonprofit chief executives across Northeast Ohio. The 2025 results paint a clear picture of a sector navigating sustained financial, strategic,...

Anatomy of an Effective Board Meeting

Good board meetings don’t just happen—they’re planned, purposeful, and facilitated. Here’s a practical, listicle-style guide to running meetings that actually deliver results. 1. Clearly Define the Meeting’s Purpose 2. Carefully Prepare Agenda & Tools to...