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Executive Strategy & Planning
Big decisions need reliable information. We provide fast, focused research so you can plan with confidence, prepare for board meetings, or explore new directions.
Popular Research Topics
Here's what leadership teams often ask us to find.
Peer Organization Scans
See how similar organizations are structured, funded, and staffed.
Economic & Labor Market Data
Review market and employment trends shaping your sector and local labor market.
Organizational Growth Patterns
Explore how similar nonprofits have expanded or evolved, from launching new programs to entering new regions.
Board & Leadership Insights
Explore who’s on the boards and leadership teams of peer organizations.
Landscape Analysis
Get a high-level view of the players, trends, and gaps shaping your issue.
Staffing & Team Structure
See how peer organizations staff key functions and leadership roles.
From Request to Results
A realistic example based on the kind of requests we receive.
“How do similar nonprofits structure their boards and leadership teams?”
The Request
A chief executive at a regional arts nonprofit is preparing for a board retreat and wants a clearer picture of how similar organizations structure their boards and leadership teams — including size, composition, and committee roles.
What We’d Deliver
A tailored research brief outlining board structures across 5–7 comparable nonprofits. The brief would include:
Board size, officer roles, and standing committees
Executive team titles and reporting lines
Original source materials like Form 990s, org charts, and staff directories — all organized for easy reference
Why It Matters
The executive walks into the retreat with real-world examples compiled and cited. They save hours of pulling board lists and leadership bios from multiple websites.
Your next board meeting, handled.
Board meeting prep made less stressful.