You started your nonprofit because you had a vision that kept you up at night. In the beginning, you were the visionary, the accountant, the social media manager, and the person picking up the trash after events. But as ...

If you have ever found yourself staring at a spreadsheet on a Tuesday night, wondering if the next fish fry or bake sale will actually cover the rent for your community center, you are not alone. Most of us start our non...

Happy May! It is a beautiful time of year for growth, and it also happens to be National Small Business Week. Now, you might be wondering why a nonprofit consultant is talking about small business week. It is because I t...

Unlocking the Power of Strategic Guidance

It is not every day that you get to see a deep dive into the heart of what makes community work actually work. We are thrilled to share that our very own Dr. Orletta Caldwell was recently featured in CanvasRebel Magazine...

Tomorrow is a significant day on the calendar. March 10 marks Harriet Tubman Day, a time when we honor the woman who redefined what it means to lead, to risk, and to achieve true liberation. It is no coincidence that thi...

International Women’s Day at Beyond Existing Enterprises is a celebration of women who lead, build, serve, and strengthen communities every day.We honor the women who turn vision into action, who lead nonprofits, busine...

You know that feeling when you have seventeen tabs open in your brain, three missed calls from board members, and a grant deadline staring you in the face? As a "Builder Founder," you’ve likely spent years wearing every ...

You started your nonprofit because you saw a problem that kept you up at night. A gap in services. A community being overlooked. A calling you couldn't ignore. And somewhere along the way, "doing the work" became doing a...

Nonprofit Leaders Under $5M: Why Better Questions Matter More Than Better Templates

Welcome back to our 21st Century Reconstruction series. If you've been following along, we've already talked about the blueprint for rebuilding our institutions and why compliance is the foundation that keeps them standi...

Congrats, you did it. You filed the forms, waited through the IRS limbo, and finally got that determination letter. Your nonprofit is officially recognized. You're legit.

This is the second post in our February "21st Century Reconstruction" series for Black History Month. If you missed the first one, we talked about why your nonprofit is the cornerstone of rebuilding our communities. Toda...

It's Black History Month, and we're not just looking back, we're looking forward.

If you've been running a small nonprofit or faith-based organization, you've probably heard some buzz about BOI reporting. Maybe someone mentioned it at a conference. Maybe you got an email that looked official (but felt...

Starting a nonprofit is exciting — you’ve got a powerful mission, community passion, and the legal paperwork to prove it. But somewhere between getting your 501(c)(3) and making a real impact, reality hits: this is a who...

You know that sinking feeling when another board member sends their resignation email? Or when half your board doesn't show up to meetings anymore? If you're running a faith-based nonprofit, especially in the African Ame...

As we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this MLK Day, it's worth remembering something powerful: the civil rights movement didn't just change hearts, it navigated some of the most hostile political terrain in American his...

Mark your calendars, nonprofit changemakers! We're thrilled to invite you to an evening of connection, celebration, and community as Dr. Orletta Caldwell launches her highly anticipated book, "You Got Your 501c3...Now Wh...