Nonprofit Leader & Operator
Growing Organizations Through Systems & Strategy
Stephen Perkins is a nonprofit operations leader and strategist who helps teams align people, processes, and purpose for greater impact. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of the American Conservation Coalition (ACC), where he oversees national operations and the advancement of organizational priorities.
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Building the plane while you fly it
Sometimes, “building the plane while you fly it” is unavoidable. But here’s the question: Are you building the plane with duct tape or rivets?
36 hours of pain
There’s probably something big you’re avoiding right now. I’ve been there too: Staying in a job I no longer liked because starting a new one felt like a pain in the ass. Keeping a toxic employee around because I didn’t want to have the awkward 20-minute conversation to let them
How to help Texas flood recovery efforts
Today’s post is simple – please help the victims and communities affected by the devastating flooding in Texas over the Fourth of July weekend. As of this post, the death toll is now over 80 people, and 10 young campers remain missing. You can donate here. Every dollar helps.