Insights

Field notes from the practice.

Short, specific writing on the questions that come up most in our engagements — federal grant strategy, campaign readiness, and the operator problems that rarely make it into sector coverage.

What we write about

Federal GrantsCapital CampaignsHealthcare & CCBHCStrategic PlanningFundraising Ops

From the practice

Recent writing.

Browse the resource library →

Nonprofit StrategyFundraising Strategy

Every Nonprofit Needs a Financial Stress Test

Your budget shows what you intend to do. A stress test shows what you can withstand. For most organizations, the work starts with one 90-minute leadership working session.

Michael L. Alava-Londono, CFRE · 8 min read · November 12, 2026

Read the note

Federal GrantsGrant Writing

Federal Grant Readiness Checklist for Nonprofits (2026)

Most nonprofits that miss federal awards are not underfunded — they are unprepared. This checklist covers the administrative, financial, and relational prerequisites that federal reviewers look for before your narrative ever gets scored.

Susannah Selnick, MBA · 4 min read · May 6, 2026

Read the note

HealthcareCCBHC

What Does a CCBHC Consultant Actually Do?

CCBHC certification requires a federal grant, state designation, EHR infrastructure, and integrated clinical programming — built in parallel under active reporting obligations. Here is what a specialist consultant manages so your team can focus on the clinical work.

Susannah Selnick, MBA · 3 min read · April 28, 2026

Read the note

Start a conversation

Reading is one thing. Deciding is another.

If something here maps to a decision you’re weighing, a 30-minute call with a senior advisor will get you further than another article. We listen first.

Book a 30-minute call