Business & Nonprofit

top of page

Blogging

People evacuating a building hallway filled with smoke and orange light, suggesting an emergency response or crisis situation in progress.

People evacuating a building hallway filled with smoke and orange light, suggesting an emergency response or crisis situation in progress.

This Was Not A Temporary Crisis

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Feb 194 min read

What 2025 Taught Me and what I’m Carrying Into 2026

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Feb 183 min read

Abstract illustration of a professional standing before a large dashboard filled with red charts and graphs, with the word “Denied” prominently displayed, suggesting rejection or funding loss.

Abstract illustration of a professional standing before a large dashboard filled with red charts and graphs, with the word “Denied” prominently displayed, suggesting rejection or funding loss.

Grant Funding 2025: Year in Review & 5 Strategies for a Competitive Edge

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Feb 174 min read

Illustration of a person standing at the center of abstract, colorful data charts and rising lines, suggesting reflection on growth, uncertainty, and future direction.

Illustration of a person standing at the center of abstract, colorful data charts and rising lines, suggesting reflection on growth, uncertainty, and future direction.

What 2025 Taught Me About Leadership, Burnout, and the Cost of Chaos

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Feb 164 min read

The Cost of Never Stopping: Design Lessons from 2025

The Cost of Never Stopping: Design Lessons from 2025

The Cost of Never Stopping: Design Lessons from 2025

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Margarida Roxo Neves

Feb 134 min read

Illustrated close-up of a determined individual addressing a large crowd holding signs, representing advocacy, civic engagement, and collective action for social change.

Illustrated close-up of a determined individual addressing a large crowd holding signs, representing advocacy, civic engagement, and collective action for social change.

2025: The Year of getting to the point

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Feb 124 min read

Illustration of a diverse group of volunteers walking together outdoors, symbolizing collective action, community engagement, and long-term social impact.

Illustration of a diverse group of volunteers walking together outdoors, symbolizing collective action, community engagement, and long-term social impact.

Learning to Trust the Process - 2025 Review

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Feb 112 min read

Illustrated group seated around a table in discussion with data visuals behind them, representing governance, collective decision-making, and strategic oversight.

Illustrated group seated around a table in discussion with data visuals behind them, representing governance, collective decision-making, and strategic oversight.

Change Management Reality Check: Doing the Thing Is Easy. Getting People to Buy In Is the Hard Part.

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Jan 153 min read

Illustrated figure walking through a storm of falling documents, symbolizing overwhelm, information overload, and the need for clear systems and priorities.

Illustrated figure walking through a storm of falling documents, symbolizing overwhelm, information overload, and the need for clear systems and priorities.

Schedule It All Now: How to Build Your Entire Fundraising Calendar in One Sitting

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Jan 133 min read

Illustrated figure seated alone under bright light surrounded by blurred figures, symbolizing reflection, moral reckoning, and the impact of individual choices.

Illustrated figure seated alone under bright light surrounded by blurred figures, symbolizing reflection, moral reckoning, and the impact of individual choices.

How Nonprofits Become Grant Ready: The Practical Path to Funding You Can Actually Win

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Person studying a chessboard, symbolizing long-term thinking, foresight, and intentional decision-making habits.

Person studying a chessboard, symbolizing long-term thinking, foresight, and intentional decision-making habits.

The Hard Truth About Grant Readiness: Why So Many Nonprofits Waste Hours on Proposals They Cannot Win

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Advisor reviewing documents with two clients during a meeting, representing strategic guidance, informed decision-making, and organizational planning.

Advisor reviewing documents with two clients during a meeting, representing strategic guidance, informed decision-making, and organizational planning.

Reviews and Testimonials - Social Proof Is Not Optional

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Dec 16, 20254 min read

Diverse nonprofit team collaborating during a strategic planning session – PhoenixFire Strategic Consulting.

Diverse nonprofit team collaborating during a strategic planning session – PhoenixFire Strategic Consulting.

Benchmarking vs. Boldness: What Realistic Growth Should Look Like for Nonprofits

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Apr 21, 20253 min read

Time Management to Achieve Your Mission: Part 3 of 3

Time Management to Achieve Your Mission: Part 3 of 3

Time Management to Achieve Your Mission: Part 3 of 3

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Feb 12, 20257 min read

The Hidden Inequality in Facebook’s Fundraising Tools for Nonprofits

The Hidden Inequality in Facebook’s Fundraising Tools for Nonprofits

The Hidden Inequality in Facebook’s Fundraising Tools for Nonprofits

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Jan 17, 20255 min read

Time Management to Achieve Your Mission Part 2 of 3: Maximizing Productivity with Proven Strategies from PhoenixFire

Time Management to Achieve Your Mission Part 2 of 3: Maximizing Productivity with Proven Strategies from PhoenixFire

Time Management to Achieve Your Mission Part 2 of 3: Maximizing Productivity with Proven Strategies from PhoenixFire

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Oct 2, 20245 min read

Time Management to Achieve your Mission Part 1 of 3: Lessons from PhoenixFire’s Wisdom

Time Management to Achieve your Mission Part 1 of 3: Lessons from PhoenixFire’s Wisdom

Time Management to Achieve your Mission Part 1 of 3: Lessons from PhoenixFire’s Wisdom

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Oct 2, 20246 min read

Scaling Social Impact Programs: Lessons from PhoenixFire’s Experience

Scaling Social Impact Programs: Lessons from PhoenixFire’s Experience

Scaling Social Impact Programs: Lessons from PhoenixFire’s Experience

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Sep 23, 20244 min read

bottom of page