Annual Planning: A Practical Guide for Nonprofits

Annual planning is one of the most important processes a nonprofit undertakes each year. Done well, it connects strategy to action, aligns teams, and ensures resources are used effectively. Done poorly, it can become a paper exercise that quickly loses relevance. Not done at all, and you risk losing focus, internal alignment and strategic execution. This downloadable guide breaks annual planning ... Read more

Strong Programmes Are Built from Strong Systems

When nonprofits think about programme quality, we often focus first on the service itself. Was the programme well designed? Did participants engage? Were outcomes achieved? Did clients feel supported? All of these questions matter. But behind every strong programme is something less visible and just as important: the administrative systems that make safe, consistent and accountable service del... Read more

The Leadership Skill Nobody Talks About: Why Facilitation Matters More Than Ever

When people think about leadership, they often think about vision, strategy, decision-making, or communication. These are certainly important. But there is another leadership skill that receives far less attention, despite being critical to organizational success: facilitation. Facilitation is the ability to guide conversations, engage participants, manage group dynamics, and help people work ... Read more

Strengthening Responsible AI Use in Nonprofits

AI is powerful — but power without responsibility puts your mission at risk. Across Bermuda’s nonprofit sector, organisations are exploring how artificial intelligence can support their work — from drafting communications to improving service delivery effiencies. At the same time, there remains uncertainty around risk, privacy, and ethics. AI is not just another tool. It changes how deci... Read more

Behaviour Support & Management: Building Safe & Ethical Systems of Care

Behaviour Support begins with understanding, not control. For nonprofits and organisations serving vulnerable populations, Behaviour Support & Management (BSM) provides the framework for how behaviour is understood, supported, documented, and reviewed. Strong BSM systems help organisations reduce risk, improve safety, support staff, and promote person-centred care. Historically, beh... Read more

Opinion: Investing in People- Why Fair and Sustainable Pay Matters for Bermuda’s Nonprofit Sector

By Nicola Paugh, PhD Bermuda’s nonprofit sector delivers essential services that strengthen our community—from mental health and education to food security and youth development. Yet despite their impact, nonprofits are often under-resourced for the true cost of their work, particularly when it comes to compensating skilled professionals. This creates a workforce challenge, as well as issu... Read more