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One-Page 2026 Reality Check
A One-Page Reality Check for Nonprofits Thinking About 2026 Most nonprofit leaders don’t avoid hard work. They avoid a very specific kind of hard work: the difficult conversations about the inner workings of things. The ones about leadership transitions. About burnout that’s being quietly absorbed. About programs we love but may no longer be able to sustain. About whether the future we talk about is truly funded or staffed to exist. I built a one-page 2026 Reality Check as a
Ryan Mulligan
5 days ago1 min read


Solutions in the In-Between
David Whyte reminds us in Crossing the Unknown Sea : “What you can plan is too small for you to live.” It’s a line worth carrying into...
Ryan Mulligan
Sep 152 min read


How My Son’s Autism (and a Whole Lot of Stress) Made Me a Better Consultant
I didn’t set out to become a consultant. I definitely didn’t think I’d spend my days helping leaders navigate conflict, change, and all...
Ryan Mulligan
Mar 103 min read


Understanding the Different Types of Consultants: How to Choose the Right Partner for Your Organization’s Success
When you’re seeking a consultant to help guide your organization through challenges, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start....
Ryan Mulligan
Mar 104 min read
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