What do you do when an organization is broken, teams aren't communicating, and nobody knows what good looks like anymore? You call Tina Yerkes. Known as a "chaos whisperer," Tina has built a career helping organizations untangle dysfunction, rebuild trust, and create systems where people can succeed. Her philosophy is simple: it's rarely the people—it's the design. Through psychological safety, accountability, and better systems, she helps organizations grow and thrive.

What does a Jewish regenerative farm have to do with leadership, values, and impact? Quite a bit, as it turns out. After speaking with Gabe Gould of the Institute of Soil and Soul, I discovered a model that is restoring land, feeding people, and bringing ancient values to life. Through regenerative farming practices, the farm produces more food per acre, donates 100% of its harvest, and is helping train the next generation to think differently about food, community, and res

Terri Olian didn't set out to run a community foundation. She started where a lot of great community leaders start — in her kids' school, doing whatever needed to be done. That moment planted something. From there, it was the school board, then city council, then one phone call that changed everything. When Terri arrived at HPCF in 2017, the foundation was awarding under $200,000 in grants. Last year? $1,012,240 across 64 grants.

Nathan Stelter grew up inside the planned giving industry and helped modernize it for today’s nonprofit world. From a basement startup in 1962 to a national leader in legacy fundraising strategy, Stelter has focused on one core idea: making complex giving conversations simple and human. This article explores the evolution of planned giving, donor behavior, stewardship, research, and why long-term relationship building matters more than ever.