Welcome to the Mission Matters newsletter. Here, we illuminate the positive work being done in our communities, and share resources that help empower leaders like you.
Across the nonprofit sector, many organizations are exploring mergers as a way to enhance impact and sustainability. As part of our services, Mission Matters collaborates with nonprofit leaders to thoughtfully guide conversations that are necessary when organizations consider joining forces.
These conversations go well beyond financial analysis; they rely on trust, transparency, and strong relationships with key stakeholders, and we often assess a “readiness factor” to determine if organizations are prepared to explore a merger productively. Our role is to facilitate structured conversations that uncover shared goals, concerns, and future possibilities. Since every organization and community is unique, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. With the right facilitation and engagement, these conversations can empower organizations to make informed decisions about their future path.
In our next Mission Matters newsletter we'll share the story of a newly merged entity uniting three organizations - their new name will be revealed soon!
Leading from the middle is complex, and you deserve support along the way.
“Navigating the Middle: Leadership for Mid-Level Leaders”is a powerful, cohort-based journey designed to elevate leaders who are driving change from the middle. Mid-Level Leaders act as a bridge between executive leadership and staff members. They balance providing leadership expectations, supervising teams, and making things happen, often without direct authority. Navigating the Middle is a hands-on leadership course designed specifically for professionals in this critical role.
Session Dates:
August 20, 2026 9:00am-3:00pm
September 17, 2026 9:00am-12:00pm
October 22, 2026 9:00am-12:00pm
November 17, 2026 9:00am-3:00pm
🎯 Limited spots available 🔥 Early Bird pricing through July 1
The nonprofit event of the year) is happening again March 20th - 8:30am-4:30pm.
Purpose Palooza! is a capacity-building event for local nonprofit leaders - executive directors, marketers, fundraisers, volunteer coordinators, and board members alike.
The focus is on delivering good marketing tips, tools and connections to boost the good works of local nonprofits in fulfilling community needs.
Each newsletter will feature a few resources that our team finds thought-provoking or interesting. Here are a few favorites from our bookshelves or playlists.
Mission Moments
We'd like to welcome Carlos and Angie to the Mission Matters team! Each offers incredible talent and a desire to help others, and we can't wait to see how their work will help our organization and our clients reach our goals.
