Brad Lebowsky
Brad earned his MBA with an emphasis on nonprofit management specializing in finance and budgeting. He has more than 25 years of nonprofit management experience and is a sought-after speaker, author, and nonprofit consultant. His areas of expertise include budgeting, finance, grant writing, strategic planning, board training, and retention of donors, employees, volunteers, and professional development. Brad has worked with dozens of nonprofit organizations, helping them improve their performance and better fulfill their missions. In the current period of economic uncertainty, Brad has a demonstrated track record of assisting his clients in improving their operations and identifying and taking advantage of new opportunities as they arise. Brad can be reached at Brad@4NEA.com. As a speaker, author, consultant, or podcast host of the NEA Podcast on iTunes and wherever you find your podcasts, his overriding goals are to grow people, communities, and resources for nonprofit organizations nationwide.
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Professional achievements:
MBA in nonprofit management specializing in finance and budgeting
Over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management
Podcast host of the NEA Podcast
Expert in budgeting and finance, grant writing, strategic planning, board training, donor management, employee management, and volunteer retention
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Courses run by Brad Lebowsky

  • Key Performance Indicators: A Nonprofit Tool for Gauging Program Effectiveness and Setting Priorities
    Key Performance Indicators: A Nonprofit Tool for Gauging Program Effectiveness and Setting Priorities

    02-19-2025 1:00 PM EST. In today's slow-growth economy and high-priced environment, nonprofit executives are under increased pressure to justify every dollar spent. When it comes to determining their program priorities, nonprofits often use zero-based budgeting. Donors, directors, grant makers, and...

    Live Session
  • Annual Nonprofit Reporting: Staying in Compliance with the Requirements (2 Sessions)
    Annual Nonprofit Reporting: Staying in Compliance with the Requirements (2 Sessions)

    Every nonprofit is required to submit several different reports annually to both their federal and state regulators.  The complexity of these reports depends on the size of your organization. The most well-known filings are the Federal Form 990 and your...

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    Series
  • 2025 Nonprofit Operating Outlook: A Year of Opportunity and Challenge
    2025 Nonprofit Operating Outlook: A Year of Opportunity and Challenge

    For nonprofits 2025 could turn out to be a repeat of 2024. Slow economic growth and lower inflation, but not reduced prices, are likely to continue. Nonprofit budgets will remain tight, and donors will continue to be cautious about choosing...

    Live Session
  • The 2025 Nonprofit Board of Directors Training Series
    The 2025 Nonprofit Board of Directors Training Series

    Members of the Board of Directors serve because they believe in the organization's mission and want to contribute to its success. Board members are volunteers with limited time. They also come from diverse backgrounds, with little knowledge of nonprofits. It...

    Live Session
    Series
  • How to Increase Nonprofit Employee Productivity and Satisfaction: Best Practices and Pitfalls
    How to Increase Nonprofit Employee Productivity and Satisfaction: Best Practices and Pitfalls

    04-8-2025 to 04-11-2025 2:00 PM EST. Nonprofits are at a disadvantage when it comes to attracting and retaining the best talent. Salary levels are often below market, stress and burnout is significant, and there are unavoidable budget constraints employees must...

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