Nielsen Training & Consulting, LLC

08/27/2026

Board leadership matters. And great board leadership takes practice.

I had the opportunity to facilitate Board Champions 101 with an incredible group of nonprofit executives and Board members from across the Evansville, Indiana region.

The discussion was highly interactive, candid, and focused on the real-world challenges—and opportunities—of building stronger, healthier, more effective boards. From clarifying roles to strengthening engagement, we explored practical ways Board members can become true champions for their organizations and missions.

A big thank you to the Welborn for sponsoring this important conversation and investing in nonprofit leadership across the region.

Great boards don’t happen by accident. They’re built intentionally.

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08/17/2026

What happens when a nonprofit merger becomes more than a possibility—and starts to become a reality? In this episode, I sit down with Dave LeVan, CEO of Water For Good (Formerly Lifewater), to explore the leadership realities of nonprofit mergers and acquisitions in a funding-constrained environment.

We discuss how leaders can navigate a merger without losing sight of the mission, culture, or people who make the organization effective—and why strong Board and leadership buy-in is essential to turning a merger from a theoretical conversation into a successful reality.

It’s a candid conversation about the opportunities, challenges, and leadership choices that can determine whether a nonprofit merger simply combines organizations—or creates something stronger.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cSO2w6zDJhdk5wCrhh40x?si=i7GOPA5pTru9o_5CzOS2_A

Nonprofit Vision With Gregory Nielsen · Episode

08/13/2026

What does the future of Board leadership look like?

I had the opportunity to lead an engaging discussion, “From Oversight to Foresight: The Future of Board Leadership,” sponsored by One Southern Indiana Chamber & Economic Development.

We explored what it takes for nonprofit Boards to move beyond simply overseeing today’s organization and begin thinking more intentionally about what’s next—anticipating change, asking better questions, challenging assumptions, and positioning the organization for the future.

The conversation sparked some exciting ideas about the evolution of Board governance—and how Boards can become more strategic, curious, courageous, and future-focused.

The best Boards don’t just govern for today. They help their organizations prepare for tomorrow.

08/10/2026

What if we could stop human trafficking before exploitation ever begins?

In this episode, I speak with John Molineux, CEO & Founder of Love Justice International, about the organization’s innovative approach to disrupting human trafficking at the point of risk. Operating in more than 20 countries, Love Justice uses a transit-monitoring model to identify potential trafficking situations and intervene before individuals are exploited.

John shares what they’ve learned about how trafficking happens, why traditional approaches often intervene too late, and how prevention, technology, and human connection can work together to disrupt trafficking networks and protect vulnerable people.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5goh71n05epM24o8wvKJCe?si=bst7xcPpQWGCfWLlKSZemg

Nonprofit Vision With Gregory Nielsen · Episode

08/03/2026

I'm excited to announce the launch of the national search for the next CEO of the NPWH.

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a nationally respected organization dedicated to advancing women's and gender-related healthcare through education, advocacy, and professional leadership.

If you're an accomplished executive—or know someone who is—I encourage you to learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity. Please click below for the full position announcement.

📅 **Application deadline:** August 28, 2026

Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your network. Together, we can identify an exceptional leader to guide NPWH into its next chapter.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b5f9d628f513069a8419a7c/t/6a6fd5b08ba4df6f4af257b5/1785714096894/NPWH+CEO+Position+Announcement.pdf

07/29/2026

In this episode of Nonprofit Vision, I sit down with Allison Wyatt to explore how nonprofit compensation systems can unintentionally reinforce inequity—and what leaders can do about it. They discuss why percentage-based raises often widen pay gaps, where bias can creep into compensation decisions, what today's leaders need to know about pay transparency, and practical strategies for creating clearer, more equitable pay structures that support both employees and organizational mission.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EOIAqS6RIOOouKwylwTl5?si=CL9oA-K9R8WRnZLQxb0g7w

Nonprofit Vision With Gregory Nielsen · Episode

07/07/2026

What if the biggest barriers to nonprofit fundraising are the misconceptions board members believe?

Samantha Heffner and I debunk six common fundraising myths that keep nonprofit boards from reaching their full potential. They discuss why every board member has valuable connections to share, why fundraising is about relationships rather than wealth, how AI is reshaping nonprofit development, and why strong partnerships between boards and development staff are essential.

Whether you're a board member, executive director, or development professional, you'll gain practical strategies to strengthen board engagement, build a culture of ambassadorship, and increase your organization's impact—without changing your mission.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5urRwJW3QVcOontvA6GX4h?si=355YD5h9SCSe61xxKpZxtg

Nonprofit Vision With Gregory Nielsen · Episode

06/25/2026

As nonprofits face increasing financial pressures, workforce challenges, donor expectations, and demands for greater community impact, sustained collaboration and strategic restructuring have become critical tools for long-term sustainability.

I enjoyed leading a session entitled Legal and Governance Strategies for Nonprofit Collaboration, Mergers, and Acquisitions for LawPracticeCLE that explores the legal, governance, and strategic considerations involved in nonprofit partnerships ranging from informal collaborations and shared services agreements to full mergers and acquisitions.

https://lawpracticecle.com/product/legal-and-governance-strategies-for-nonprofit-collaboration-mergers-and-acquisitions/

06/18/2026

Many nonprofit boards view executive evaluation as an annual task to complete. The most effective boards see it as something much more.

A strong executive evaluation process builds trust, strengthens accountability, improves communication, and aligns leadership with organizational strategy. Most importantly, it creates an opportunity for meaningful dialogue and continuous improvement.

In my latest article, I share practical insights on how boards can move beyond simply documenting performance and create an evaluation process that supports executive success and organizational impact.

What is one thing your board does well—or could improve—when it comes to executive evaluation?

When nonprofit boards discuss their governance responsibilities, they often focus on strategic planning, financial oversight, fundraising, and board recruitment. Yet one of the most important responsibilities of a board is sometimes the one that receives the least attention: supporting and evaluatin

06/15/2026

Last week, I facilitated a thoughtful and engaging conversation with the Board of the Hearing Loss Association of America (Official Page) focused on the future of board leadership.

Together, we explored what it takes to build and sustain healthy boards in a rapidly changing environment—examining the critical roles of trust, healthy board culture, strong relationships, accountability, and leadership succession. The discussion highlighted how intentional governance practices create the foundation for boards to lead with confidence, adaptability, and impact.

HLAA is the nation’s leading organization representing people with hearing loss, providing support, education, advocacy, and resources to help individuals and their families live successfully with hearing loss.

The future of board leadership is built on trust, shared purpose, and a culture where every voice is heard.