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I know, I know…You’re barely able to keep up with the implementations of AI at your organization and now you’re being asked what value is it resulting in for the org. If you’re leading a faith-based nonprofit, a few uncomfortable AI questions may be getting harder to avoid – if you haven’t heard them, they…
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Discover why nonprofit innovation as a disciplined approach is crucial for driving impact and growth with Stewart Severino; WATCH Innovation goes beyond simply adopting new technology or chasing trends; it’s about integrating a disciplined strategy across your organization. So, why should nonprofits embrace innovation as a strategic discipline, and how can this approach increase nonprofit…
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One of the key points Stewart makes is the prevalence of a scarcity mindset among nonprofits, which often leads to a reluctance to take risks. This mindset, he argues, hampers innovation. Co-host Tony Beall echoes this sentiment, stating, “Nonprofits are not risk takers, and when you think of innovation, you think of the need to…
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This episode is about preparing for innovation and not letting roadblocks stop non-profit and for-profit organizations from growing. Dave and Carly welcome guest Stewart Severino. Stewart has spent 25 years in the MarTech industry, working with notable brands such as United Airlines, Waste Management, and Intrawest Resorts. His unique blend of experience has helped many…
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I’ve lived through a tech gold rush before. When the dot-com bubble burst in the early 2000s, I wasn’t watching from the sidelines. Hype gave way to heartbreak. But I also saw something else: innovation didn’t die. It just got serious and focused. That’s why when I see headlines calling AI “the biggest and most…
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And nonprofits may not be ready… A new initiative called Promote Giving just made waves in the philanthropic world, and it should shake nonprofit leaders awake. Here’s the gist: Ares Management and several major investment firms are now pledging a percentage of their performance fees (their “promote”) directly to charities. The math is staggering, more…
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In both for-profit and nonprofit worlds, leaders are often torn between hiring full-time executives, engaging consultants, or trying to stretch existing staff to cover widening gaps. Each path has benefits, but many organizations are discovering that there’s a middle way: fractional executives. Unlike traditional consultants, who provide recommendations but rarely integrate fully into daily operations,…
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Rediscovering the Reformation It began, for me, as a project of curiosity.When John Piper’s ministry, Desiring God released its 31-Day Journey Through the Reformation, I expected to find a familiar retelling. The kind of devotional history many Protestants have grown comfortable with. I expected stirring profiles of courage and faith, stories of theological brilliance, and a chorus of…
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In todays’ environment, where companies are considering how to leverage AI when they can barley get their minds around how to maximize their CRM and marketing automation, many lack the strategic marketing leadership needed to drive high-performing campaigns and sustainable operations. Often, they end up trying varying tactics, hoping something will work but left soured…
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We Maybe at a Historical Inflection Point: Rethinking the Landscape of Faith-Based Nonprofit Mission The story of World Vision, by Christianity Today , as chronicled in its recent interview with CEO Edgar A Sandoval Sr. Sandoval, is emblematic of a broader transformation sweeping the landscape of nonprofit humanitarian work, especially among faith-based organizations. For 75 years, World Vision has stood…