Nonprofit Mergers & Acquisitions
D.M. Paule2025-06-09T17:07:48-04:00Did you know that, as part of OFS’ Strategic Planning practice, we offer consulting on mergers and acquisitions? I ask for two reasons. First, the [...]
Recommendations for Nonprofits Facing Economic Turmoil
D.M. Paule2025-06-09T17:07:49-04:00Nonprofits nationwide are grasping with daily unknown economic shifts. And while some sectors have been impacted more deeply than others, all are, or will be, [...]
Where is the Line Between “Interview Question” and “Free Labor?”
D.M. Paule, Ailena Parramore2025-06-09T17:40:41-04:00In recent years, the topic of interview "homework" (i.e. requested assignments of candidates, typically for presentation at final interviews) has come to the forefront. We're [...]
Navigating Change, Uncertainty and Upheaval
D.M. Paule2025-06-09T17:07:49-04:00Let’s just jump right to the elephant in the room. The reality is that 2025 looks like it’s going to be a year of upheaval [...]
Holidays on the Rocks – A Reminder for Fundraisers about their Mental Health this Holiday Season
D.M. Paule2025-06-09T17:07:49-04:00I once had a colleague tell me that no one gets in a festive mood until after the SEC Football Championship. While our northern friends [...]
The 2024 OFS Salary & Satisfaction Survey: The Results are In
D.M. Paule2025-06-09T17:43:21-04:00As consultants, we try to be genuine thought partners for our clients. If you've been around our blog for any length of time, you've undoubtably [...]
Nonprofit is a Team Sport
D.M. Paule2025-06-09T17:43:50-04:00I had the opportunity to attend a client’s annual gala last night. It was really well done. Nice cocktail hour on the patio, lovely dinner, [...]
Sustainable Success Requires Succession Planning
D.M. Paule2025-06-09T17:46:26-04:00Recently, we have found ourselves discussing succession planning with several clients. So much so, it made us think perhaps we should write about it. Succession [...]
Five Fundraising & Nonprofit Trends to Pay Attention to in 2024
D.M. Paule2025-06-09T17:48:12-04:00At Our Fundraising Search, we spend a great deal of time helping our clients assess and improve their overall fundraising effectiveness. As we start 2024, [...]
Nonprofit Resolutions for 2024: Run a Better Nonprofit
D.M. Paule2025-06-09T17:48:12-04:00We’ve been compiling lists of suggested resolutions for years now. (Admittedly, in 2021 we forgot to compile it in time for New Year’s Day, so [...]