Preparing Students for a Workforce that Won’t Sit Still
The workforce is changing rapidly. Everyday there are new roles, new industries, and new skills required of the young workforce. Artificial intelligence is reshaping entry-level work, employers are reevaluating degree requirements, and workers across industries are being asked to adapt more quickly than ever before. That shift is creating an important question for higher education: […]
Do Nonprofit Boards Need Term Limits?
Strong nonprofit boards do not happen by accident. They are built through clear expectations, thoughtful governance practices, and a willingness to evolve as organizations grow and change. As we continue our focus on effective board leadership, and through our work with Board Building, we are revisiting a conversation that remains just as important today as […]
Why Strategic Visioning Works
For many nonprofit leaders, strategic planning can feel like a heavy lift. Long timelines, complex documents, and expensive processes often make it hard to prioritize, especially when day-to-day work is already demanding. At the same time, the need for clarity has never been greater. That is where strategic visioning comes in. Strategic visioning offers leadership a practical approach to […]
Nonprofit CEO Contract Best Practices
It often surprises us when we hear about nonprofit chief executives working without a contract, even if they are employed by very large, sophisticated nonprofits. Let’s start with some key data points. According to Candid, there are 12.5 million employees in the sector and “70% of nonprofits have 10 or fewer staff members, and of those, […]
Honoring 25 Years: The Women’s Fund as a Force for the Future
In 2001, fifteen women came together with a bold goal to focus intentionally on women and girls and the barriers they face in achieving their goals and dreams. Those founders knew their own voices were not carrying enough weight in the Central Ohio community they loved, so they set out to change that for themselves, […]
Meet Kate! First Day Q&A with Kate Smith
Mollard Consulting is pleased to welcome Kate Smith on board as managing director — and we knew you’d want to meet her, too. With more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Kate brings deep expertise in fundraising, strategy, and organizational development. Liz from our team recently sat down with Kate to learn about her journey […]
Voices at the Table
Last week, United Way of Central Ohio released its latest report, Voices at the Table: Perspectives Shaping Nonprofit Boards in Central Ohio. At Mollard Consulting, we are proud to sponsor this work and amplify its findings. Nonprofit boards shape the health and strength of our communities. When boards reflect different backgrounds and lived experiences, they build trust and impact. […]
When Representation Changes the Question
A few days before Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston won her historic race in 2021, one of her young sons had a serious question for her: “Can boys be elected Mayor of Boston, too?” One of my young sons had a similar perspective after learning that our female pediatrician friend’s husband was also a physician, […]
Glass Cliffs: What You Need to Know
In 2022, the Building Movement Project (BMP) published Trading Glass Ceilings for Glass Cliffs: A Race to Lead Report on Nonprofit Executives of Color, a study whose findings deserve to be more widely known. It confirmed what many nonprofit leaders of color already knew from lived experience – advancing to a leadership role, such as executive […]
When Winter Becomes Dangerous: How Mission Warmth Is Saving Lives in Central Ohio
This winter has been one of the coldest and most unforgiving Central Ohio has faced in decades. For many of us, cold snaps mean inconvenience—bundling up, scraping windshields, or staying home. But for our unsheltered neighbors, extreme cold can be life-threatening. That’s where Mission Warmth, a Central Ohio nonprofit, steps in to provide essential warming items […]