Sidney’s Smith
Sidney’s bio
Sidney Smith is a Kansas City-based nonprofit strategist with extensive education in business, and is known for his unapologetic belief that "nonprofit is a tax status, not a business model." As Founder & Managing Principal of The Nonprofit Guild, he helps mission-driven leaders build sustainable organizations through clear strategy, sound operations, and business-minded thinking. His flagship tool, GuildCheck: A Nonprofit Business Audit, along with his consulting services, equips executives to lead with clarity, confidence, and measurable impact.
Sidney’s Session:
“The Sustainability Blueprint: Why Every Nonprofit Must Know Where It Stands Today”
Nonprofits are navigating one of the most challenging climates in recent history. With funding streams shrinking and political headwinds growing, guessing about your organization’s strengths and vulnerabilities is no longer an option.
This session uses GuildCheck: A Nonprofit Business Audit to help you see exactly where you stand across eight business pillars, so you can take focused, strategic action. Leave with the clarity and direction needed to protect your mission and position your nonprofit for long-term sustainability.