Why should a non-profit be run like any business? (with Manon Loison, CEO & Founder of TLFI) | The Chair

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In this episode of The Chair, I sat down with Manon Loison to explore a question I care deeply about: why should non-profits be governed with the same strategic discipline as any business?

Manon is the founder of The Luxembourg Foresight Institute and a board advisor across sectors.

Together, we talked about how non-profits can build long-term resilience—not just through fundraising, but through diversified revenue models, strong governance, and data-driven impact.

We discussed :

– The parallels between business boards and non-profit boards

– Why younger generations are essential to modern governance

– How transparency builds trust with donors

– The importance of legal accountability and impact measurement

– What for-profit boards can learn from the social sector

If you believe that purpose and performance should go hand in hand, this conversation is for you.

I’m Najia, founder of Colibri Advisory.

I help boards and executive teams turn strategy into action by building governance frameworks that drive growth, empower leaders, and inspire confidence.

TIMELINE

00:00 - Intro

01:07 - Non-Profit Strategy and Finance Alignment

05:57 - ISBL Law Update: Compliance Deadline Approaching

07:48 - "Governance Ensures Transparency & Structure"

11:36 - "Engagement and Impact Communication"

15:20 - Board's Role in Revenue Diversification

19:39 - Impact of Transparent Giving

23:05 - Ethics in Organizational Management

25:21 - Engaging Youth in Local Boards

28:09 - Board Member Commitment: Corporate vs. Nonprofit

31:10 - Connect Through Lunch or LinkedIn

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About The Chair

Welcome to The Chair, a podcast where I explore what good governance truly looks like through real conversations with the leaders shaping the future of business.

Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked across Europe, the UK, and the GCC, supporting high-growth startups, multinationals, and family-owned businesses.
My mission has always been to redesign governance structures, align boards with strategic priorities, and help organizations secure the stakeholder confidence they need to grow and expand.

Through The Chair, I take this mission further — sitting down with chairpersons, board members, executives, and experts to uncover :

How boards make better strategic decisions
What it takes to align governance with growth
The evolving role of boards in a fast-changing world

If you want to elevate your understanding of modern boardrooms, learn from inspiring leaders, and get insights that matter, this podcast is for you.

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About The Chair

Welcome to The Chair, a podcast where I explore what good governance truly looks like through real conversations with the leaders shaping the future of business.

Through The Chair, I take this mission further — sitting down with chairpersons, board members, executives, and experts to uncover :

How boards make better strategic decisions
What it takes to align governance with growth
The evolving role of boards in a fast-changing world

If you want to elevate your understanding of modern boardrooms, learn from inspiring leaders, and get insights that matter, this podcast is for you.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

In this episode of The Chair, I sat down with Manon Loison to explore a question I care deeply about: why should non-profits be governed with the same strategic discipline as any business?

Manon is the founder of The Luxembourg Foresight Institute and a board advisor across sectors.

Together, we talked about how non-profits can build long-term resilience—not just through fundraising, but through diversified revenue models, strong governance, and data-driven impact.

We discussed :

– The parallels between business boards and non-profit boards

– Why younger generations are essential to modern governance

– How transparency builds trust with donors

– The importance of legal accountability and impact measurement

– What for-profit boards can learn from the social sector

If you believe that purpose and performance should go hand in hand, this conversation is for you.

I’m Najia, founder of Colibri Advisory.

I help boards and executive teams turn strategy into action by building governance frameworks that drive growth, empower leaders, and inspire confidence.

TIMELINE

00:00 - Intro

01:07 - Non-Profit Strategy and Finance Alignment

05:57 - ISBL Law Update: Compliance Deadline Approaching

07:48 - "Governance Ensures Transparency & Structure"

11:36 - "Engagement and Impact Communication"

15:20 - Board's Role in Revenue Diversification

19:39 - Impact of Transparent Giving

23:05 - Ethics in Organizational Management

25:21 - Engaging Youth in Local Boards

28:09 - Board Member Commitment: Corporate vs. Nonprofit

31:10 - Connect Through Lunch or LinkedIn

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About The Chair

Welcome to The Chair, a podcast where I explore what good governance truly looks like through real conversations with the leaders shaping the future of business.

Through The Chair, I take this mission further — sitting down with chairpersons, board members, executives, and experts to uncover :

How boards make better strategic decisions
What it takes to align governance with growth
The evolving role of boards in a fast-changing world

If you want to elevate your understanding of modern boardrooms, learn from inspiring leaders, and get insights that matter, this podcast is for you.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About The Chair

Welcome to The Chair, a podcast where I explore what good governance truly looks like through real conversations with the leaders shaping the future of business.

Through The Chair, I take this mission further — sitting down with chairpersons, board members, executives, and experts to uncover :

How boards make better strategic decisions
What it takes to align governance with growth
The evolving role of boards in a fast-changing world

If you want to elevate your understanding of modern boardrooms, learn from inspiring leaders, and get insights that matter, this podcast is for you.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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In this episode of The Chair, I sat down with Manon Loison to explore a question I care deeply about: why should non-profits be governed with the same strategic discipline as any business?

Manon is the founder of The Luxembourg Foresight Institute and a board advisor across sectors.

Together, we talked about how non-profits can build long-term resilience—not just through fundraising, but through diversified revenue models, strong governance, and data-driven impact.

We discussed :

– The parallels between business boards and non-profit boards

– Why younger generations are essential to modern governance

– How transparency builds trust with donors

– The importance of legal accountability and impact measurement

– What for-profit boards can learn from the social sector

If you believe that purpose and performance should go hand in hand, this conversation is for you.

I’m Najia, founder of Colibri Advisory.

I help boards and executive teams turn strategy into action by building governance frameworks that drive growth, empower leaders, and inspire confidence.

TIMELINE

00:00 - Intro

01:07 - Non-Profit Strategy and Finance Alignment

05:57 - ISBL Law Update: Compliance Deadline Approaching

07:48 - "Governance Ensures Transparency & Structure"

11:36 - "Engagement and Impact Communication"

15:20 - Board's Role in Revenue Diversification

19:39 - Impact of Transparent Giving

23:05 - Ethics in Organizational Management

25:21 - Engaging Youth in Local Boards

28:09 - Board Member Commitment: Corporate vs. Nonprofit

31:10 - Connect Through Lunch or LinkedIn

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About The Chair

Welcome to The Chair, a podcast where I explore what good governance truly looks like through real conversations with the leaders shaping the future of business.

Through The Chair, I take this mission further — sitting down with chairpersons, board members, executives, and experts to uncover :

How boards make better strategic decisions
What it takes to align governance with growth
The evolving role of boards in a fast-changing world

If you want to elevate your understanding of modern boardrooms, learn from inspiring leaders, and get insights that matter, this podcast is for you.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About The Chair

Welcome to The Chair, a podcast where I explore what good governance truly looks like through real conversations with the leaders shaping the future of business.

Through The Chair, I take this mission further — sitting down with chairpersons, board members, executives, and experts to uncover :

How boards make better strategic decisions
What it takes to align governance with growth
The evolving role of boards in a fast-changing world

If you want to elevate your understanding of modern boardrooms, learn from inspiring leaders, and get insights that matter, this podcast is for you.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

In this episode of The Chair, I sat down with Manon Loison to explore a question I care deeply about: why should non-profits be governed with the same strategic discipline as any business?

Manon is the founder of The Luxembourg Foresight Institute and a board advisor across sectors.

Together, we talked about how non-profits can build long-term resilience—not just through fundraising, but through diversified revenue models, strong governance, and data-driven impact.

We discussed :

– The parallels between business boards and non-profit boards

– Why younger generations are essential to modern governance

– How transparency builds trust with donors

– The importance of legal accountability and impact measurement

– What for-profit boards can learn from the social sector

If you believe that purpose and performance should go hand in hand, this conversation is for you.

I’m Najia, founder of Colibri Advisory.

I help boards and executive teams turn strategy into action by building governance frameworks that drive growth, empower leaders, and inspire confidence.

TIMELINE

00:00 - Intro

01:07 - Non-Profit Strategy and Finance Alignment

05:57 - ISBL Law Update: Compliance Deadline Approaching

07:48 - "Governance Ensures Transparency & Structure"

11:36 - "Engagement and Impact Communication"

15:20 - Board's Role in Revenue Diversification

19:39 - Impact of Transparent Giving

23:05 - Ethics in Organizational Management

25:21 - Engaging Youth in Local Boards

28:09 - Board Member Commitment: Corporate vs. Nonprofit

31:10 - Connect Through Lunch or LinkedIn

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About The Chair

Welcome to The Chair, a podcast where I explore what good governance truly looks like through real conversations with the leaders shaping the future of business.

Through The Chair, I take this mission further — sitting down with chairpersons, board members, executives, and experts to uncover :

How boards make better strategic decisions
What it takes to align governance with growth
The evolving role of boards in a fast-changing world

If you want to elevate your understanding of modern boardrooms, learn from inspiring leaders, and get insights that matter, this podcast is for you.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About The Chair

Welcome to The Chair, a podcast where I explore what good governance truly looks like through real conversations with the leaders shaping the future of business.

Through The Chair, I take this mission further — sitting down with chairpersons, board members, executives, and experts to uncover :

How boards make better strategic decisions
What it takes to align governance with growth
The evolving role of boards in a fast-changing world

If you want to elevate your understanding of modern boardrooms, learn from inspiring leaders, and get insights that matter, this podcast is for you.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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