In the ever-shifting political landscape of the United States, philanthropy is becoming an increasingly complex and strategic endeavor—especially for high-net-worth individuals and families. In my own consulting work, I am fielding more questions than ever concerning which nonprofits to support. Political polarization, evolving regulations, changing tax laws, and increased public scrutiny have transformed charitable giving from a simple act of generosity into a high-stakes arena. Today, it’s about strategy, integrity, reputation, and compliance—far beyond just generosity. For banks and financial institutions [...]

In the modern world, websites have become indispensable tools for nonprofits, providing an online presence, enabling donations, and fostering community engagement. However, while the digital landscape is a powerful tool, there are several key functions that a website cannot perform for nonprofits. From leadership strategy to navigating the current political environment, nonprofits face numerous challenges that a simple online platform cannot address, including the U.S. political landscape, decreased funding from Europe, and shrinking contributions from high-net-worth donors to smaller organizations. 1. [...]

Recently, I consulted with a cross-cultural nonprofit whose website had been built by a board member’s son. Within hours, he assembled photos and text across several pages, but the site failed to address the organization’s actual needs. It lacked a bilingual structure, impact metrics, local SEO, analytics integration (Google Analytics and Meta Pixel), cross-domain tracking, accessibility compliance, performance optimization, and security—along with visual storytelling that meaningfully supports the written content. The difference between a general website builder and a nonprofit website [...]

In today’s digital age, a well-crafted, up-to-date website is no longer just a luxury for nonprofits—it’s a critical necessity. With 1,298,348 registered charitable nonprofits in the U.S. alone, competition for donor dollars, volunteer hours, and public attention has never been fiercer. The vast majority of these organizations—92 percent—operate on less than $1 million annually, and a staggering 88 percent spend less than $500,000 to fund their mission. The loss of government grants and aid has forced charities to seek funds from [...]

It was a scene straight out of The Great Gatsby: glittering lights, champagne towers, and jazz-age glamour spilling across the manicured lawns of Mar-a-Lago. On the evening of October 31, 2025, President Donald Trump hosted a “Great Gatsby”-themed Halloween party, complete with a roaring twenties tagline borrowed from the 2013 film — “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody.” But as the champagne flowed, millions of Americans were about to lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at midnight on November [...]

As the U.S. government enters a contentious shutdown in October 2025, the consequences are already being felt by the most vulnerable populations across the country—children, the elderly, and low-income families. The ongoing standoff in Congress over budget allocations has triggered a chain reaction, putting millions of Americans at risk of losing access to essential food assistance programs, namely SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children). The Impact of SNAP and WIC Cuts on Vulnerable Americans With federal [...]