Helping Nonprofits Create Twice the Impact in Half the Time at a Sustainable Pace
Which one is the right fit for you? The choice between Scrum Master and Product Owner is not a matter of which role is “better.” Both roles are essential for successful Agile implementation. Rather, the choice is about whether to concentrate on your nonprofit’s primary focus or its most immediate need. Each role supports one of those priorities in a team: The Product Owner…
As is often the case for me, when out and about doing “real life” things, I stumble upon analogies that help cement Agile concepts for myself as well as for how I might explain them to others who are part of our Agile in Nonprofits training or coaching programs. This latest time was as I recently returned to one of my favorite 60-minute rides…
The most common question our team hears from nonprofit professionals encountering Agile for the first time is: “Where do we even start?” It’s a completely understandable question — and our answer often surprises people. Because the truth is, many nonprofit organizations are already practicing Agile in meaningful ways. They’re just not using the Agile label for what they’re doing. When I teach nonprofit…
The start of a new year is the perfect time for nonprofit teams to realign and refine how they work together. In our recent 2026 kickoff Lunch and Learn, we dove into the concept of Team Working Agreements. Whether you are a grant-seeking team, a collaborative of several organizations, or an all-volunteer committee, a Team Working Agreement is a game-changer for moving faster and reducing…
In the world of nonprofits, your team is constantly navigating a unique set of challenges — resource constraints, growing community need, and the ever-present pressure to maximize impact with limited time and funding. Your mission is vital. The need to adapt quickly, communicate effectively, and achieve goals efficiently has never been greater. Here’s the good news: there is a proven framework that addresses all…