Hi, I’m Stephen, the Chief Operating Officer for a growing membership and advocacy nonprofit.

I’ve learned that scaling an organization – whether it be a nonprofit, a social enterprise, or a small business – isn’t easy. I think a lot about how to build better systems and strategy to scale without chaos.

Most of us land in these leadership roles without a playbook. We wrestle with unclear strategy, clunky systems, and the constant tug between daily fires and long-term growth.

I’m figuring it out too – and sharing what I learn along the way.

This publication is where I capture lessons learned, frameworks that work (and those that don’t), and ideas for building organizations that grow without chaos.

What to expect:

  • Short, practical posts Monday–Thursday on my website

  • A deeper weekly reflection and recap every Friday here here on Substack

  • Occasional free resources

For leaders who want more clarity, stronger teams, and operations that actually support their mission.

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Nonprofit leader and operator. Building teams, systems, and strategy that scale without chaos.