What We’re Seeing Across the Sector

Welcome to Volution Viewpoint

Hi Colleagues and Friends,

Welcome to the second edition of Volution Viewpoint, our quarterly newsletter where we share highlights, lessons, and insights from the work we’re doing with social impact organizations.

We are grateful for the chance to work alongside leaders and organizations navigating a rapidly changing, often challenging, landscape. From conversations about strategic partnerships and mergers to leadership development and cross-sector collaboration, it’s clear that thoughtful strategy, intentional culture, and strong relationships are what keep mission-driven work moving forward.

At Volution Advisors, we partner with organizations, their leaders, and philanthropists to support meaningful change in communities and systems. Our name comes from evolution and revolution—we believe in the power of steady change over time, and in the courage to spark transformation when it’s needed most.

This newsletter is our small way of sharing what inspires us, what we’re learning in the field, and resources or opportunities we hope will be useful to you as you do the hard, important work of creating impact.

With gratitude,

Jacquelyn Davis

Managing Partner

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In This Issue:

• Don't Miss Our Upcoming Events

• The Most Important Relationship in a Nonprofit: The Executive Director and Board Chair

• AI in the Nonprofit Sector: Promise, Pitfalls, and Practical Guidance

• IN THE FIELD -- Where We'll Be & Where We've Been

• Sector Update: Federal Policy Developments Affecting Nonprofits