Influence Is the Job
D.M. Paule2026-07-29T12:22:04-04:00In "The View From Dave's Barstool," Principal and Managing Director, Dave Paule, discusses...well...whatever happens to be on his mind. Why the barstool? Barstools can certainly [...]
Everyone Is Part of Fundraising (Whether They Admit It or Not)
D.M. Paule2026-07-29T11:34:10-04:00Ask someone why they didn't join the fundraising committee, and you'll often hear the same response: "I'm just not comfortable asking people for money." It's [...]
You Can’t White-Knuckle A Career Forever
D.M. Paule2026-06-30T16:24:13-04:00In "The View From Dave's Barstool," Principal and Managing Director, Dave Paule, discusses...well...whatever happens to be on his mind. Why the barstool? Barstools can certainly [...]
Burnout Is a Fundraising Risk
D.M. Paule2026-06-30T15:33:00-04:00When nonprofit leaders think about the risks facing a capital campaign, they usually focus on the familiar concerns. Will donors support the project? Is the [...]
Who Actually Holds the Pen: The Board–Executive Relationship
D.M. Paule2026-05-18T13:08:29-04:00In "The View From Dave's Barstool," Principal and Managing Director, Dave Paule, discusses...well...whatever happens to be on his mind. Why the barstool? Barstools can certainly [...]
Why Some Boards Make CEOs Weaker (Not Stronger)
D.M. Paule2026-05-18T12:51:40-04:00The Board–Executive Relationship: Power, Partnership, and Politics Every nonprofit says it wants a strong board. Fewer admit how often the board is the problem. This [...]
Hiring As A Mirror
D.M. Paule2026-04-28T20:00:40-04:00In "The View From Dave's Barstool," Principal and Managing Director, Dave Paule, discusses...well...whatever happens to be on his mind. Why the barstool? Barstools can certainly [...]
Attracting, Assessing and Advancing Talent
D.M. Paule2026-04-28T09:30:11-04:00(Or, What Nonprofits Get Wrong About Talent Recruitment) After years of leading organizations and watching hundreds of hiring decisions, I’ve noticed something uncomfortable: many nonprofits [...]
Career Pivots & Professional Identity: Navigating Change Without Burning Bridges
D.M. Paule2026-03-25T12:05:16-04:00Careers rarely move in a linear fashion anymore. People change roles, industries, and even entire professional identities over the course of a working life. (God [...]
Money, Power, and Mission: How Funding Really Shapes Strategy
D.M. Paule2026-02-26T09:28:01-05:00The next time you draft a funding proposal or shape your strategic plan, remember this: money is not just fuel for the mission, it’s a [...]