In the impact sector, we’ve long operated under a noble but dangerous myth: that passion is an inexhaustible resource. We’ve built organisations on the back of self-sacrifice, often treating staff wellbeing as a “nice to have” once the “real...
For NFPs and impact-led organisations, the future has always been a moving target. However, in today’s landscape of rapid technological shifts, climate volatility, and economic flux, that target can feel more like a blur. When your “bottom line” is...
from George Liacos Why April – not the budget – is where strategy either holds or quietly drifts At this point in the year, many nonprofit CEOs are gearing up for budgets and reflecting on Strategy Execution. Many things are uncertain this year....
For decades, the Not-for-Profit (NFP) sector has been anchored by the cult of the “strong leader.” We looked for the steady hand at the tiller – the visionary CEO or the immovable Board Chair who could weather any storm through sheer force of...
Last week, Spark Strategy brought together a diverse group of nonprofit leaders for The Impact Lab – a lunch and learn hosted by George Liacos. Leaders from across the social sector came together not to pitch, or perform – but to talk honestly about what’s...
In 2026, the Australian NFP sector faces a “capacity crunch.” With donor expectations rising and operational funding tightening, technology is no longer an IT line item – it is your primary lever for scale. For small-to-medium organisations, the goal...
