"AI can't get to the heart of your work". This was a statement I made during an initial networking opportunity with a fellow attendee of the 2026 Wisconsin Nonprofit Summit. After my workshop, she came up to me and introduced herself. We had some good conversation about her nonprofit in Kenosha, and I was really invested in the way she talked about her mission and some of the recent work her organization had with their community. I then shared more about my consulting work and my love for...

As 2025 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting deeply on my journey as a consultant of nearly eight years and a nonprofit professional of more than sixteen. I’ve supported dozens of organizations through strategic planning, capacity-building, evaluation, and community-centered leadership development. I pride myself on being thorough, aligned, and anchored in empathy. But this year, for the first time , I experienced a professional struggle that reminded me humility is an ongoing practice, and...

It's that time of year for reflection, processing, and planning. In the world of nonprofits, the key to sustainable success lies in our...