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Crisis Response Playbook

Crisis Response Playbook

Right now it seems as if the nonprofit sector is facing crisis after crisis—a cosmic game of Whac-A-Mole, as Laura MacDonald wrote back in June. This unpredictability is likely to continue, as Cindy Lott of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy suggested while setting up a panel discussion recently: “I would like us to assume
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December 16, 2025
Uncommon Leaders: Bernice (Bee) Martin Lee, CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation

Uncommon Leaders Series: Bernice (Bee) Martin Lee

In this episode of Uncommon Leaders, Bernice shares her personal approach to leading an organization through change and expansion. She reflects on how her philosophy shaped the Foundation’s work with Benefactor Group—spanning capacity building, executive search, and strategic planning—and how those experiences reinforced the importance of thoughtful, mission-driven leadership. Watch now.
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December 16, 2025
Fundraising is a Board Responsibility. Not a Department.

Fundraising is a Board Responsibility. Not a Department.

At Benefactor Group, we often say: fundraising is not just a development department function — it’s a board responsibility. Yet many board members are unclear on their role, or uncomfortable with the word itself. So let’s explore how fundraising and boards go together and the moments when they don’t.
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December 16, 2025
The 5 W's to Building a Better Board

The 5 Ws: Building a Better Board

In the past, we’ve explored the four traits—work, wisdom, wealth, and wit—that distinguish high-performing boards. Those principles still hold true. But the landscape has changed, and the expectations placed on board members have grown more complex. To meet this moment, boards need something else to add to the framework: the fifth W being Will.
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December 16, 2025
Congratulations, Jenny Bergman! Governance Service Leader, Strategic Planning

Jenny Bergman Named Strategy Service Line Leader and Governance Product Leader

Benefactor Group is proud to announce the promotion of Jenny Bergman to Strategy Service Line Leader and Product Leader for Governance—a well-earned step that reflects her deep expertise, steady leadership, and unwavering commitment to helping nonprofits thrive. Read more.
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December 16, 2025
Reflecting on Our First Client, the World YWCA

25 Stories of Impact: Reflecting on Our First Client, the World YWCA

As we commemorate 25 years of serving those who serve the common good, Benefactor Group celebrates the World YWCA as the partnership that helped define the firm’s early identity—a project that required curiosity, humility, and a commitment to working across cultures and communities. Read more.
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December 16, 2025
25 Takeaways from 25+ Staff in 25 Years

25 Stories of Impact: 25 Takeaways from 25+ Staff in 25 Years

To celebrate our anniversary, each member of the Benefactor Group team is sharing a personal reflection—one insight, memory, or lesson learned during their time here. The result is 25 Takeaways from 25+ Staff in 25 Years, a curated collection of experiences that reveal what it truly means to do this work.
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December 16, 2025
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