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Why NGO Joe Exists
Most nonprofit founders and leaders are just like I was—deeply committed to their mission but under-resourced when it comes to the business side of doing good. You care deeply about the people you serve. You work long hours. You wear multiple hats. And you're trying to figure it all out as you go.
I'm here to share the behind-the-scenes reality of nonprofit leadership so you can do more good, better. Not theory. Not buzzwords. Just honest, practical lessons from the trenches—stories of what worked, what failed, and what I wish someone had told me years ago.
When my friend asked if I ever get tired of raising money, my answer was simple: no. Because what we do changes lives. Fundraising, at its best, is not about transactions; it’s about shared mission, hope, and building something meaningful together.
Tiger was farther down the road than I was. More experience. More perspective. I picked his brain often. He helped me think through our next key staff hire. He challenged how I viewed international program development. He pushed me to think bigger than I was naturally inclined to think.
Leadership transitions can stir up all kinds of emotion—shock, gratitude, even anxiety. In moments like that, it’s easy to lose clarity. But that’s when systems matter most. The structures you build on calm, sunny days become your instrument panel when leadership gets cloudy, guiding you through transitions with confidence and peace.