Evan Wildstein

Evan Wildstein

A nonprofiteer for more than 20 years, Evan Wildstein has led fundraising, programming, and operations for organizations like The Juilliard School, Asia Society, Rice University, Houston Grand Opera and others. Inspired by the intersection of philanthropy, creativity and learning, he has consulted nonprofits on board development and talent growth, galvanized funding for innovative projects that inspire stronger communities, commissioned operas, and produced community-centered educational programs.

Evan’s organizational and academic efforts center around nonprofit management and organizational leadership, and his writings are featured in Philanthropy News Digest, the International Journal of Servant-Leadership and elsewhere. His first book, “The Nonprofiteer’s Fundraising Field Guide” and Social Impact Staff Retention research report are helping to improve the overall health of the nonprofit sector. A native of New York, Evan and his family live in Houston.

April 24, 2024 Nonprofit Organizational Fitness and Health Are Not the Same

Nonprofits may confuse organizational fitness with health. Here’s the difference, plus some tips to boost your organization’s health.

October 5, 2022 4 Social Impact Lessons I Learned Behind the Wheel of a Car

In no small way, good behaviors permeate all aspects of our lives. Behaviors like kindness, gratitude, and patience. These human practices are good in life and equally good in our nonprofits. These four I’ve learned over the years might help boost your work and your organizations.

August 17, 2022 Organizational Culture Is a Verb, Not a Policy

In newer startup organizations, culture begins to take shape through experiences led by those at the top. The inaugural leader has their own vision and values they bring to the table, which the organization experiences over the long arc of time. Culture doesn’t happen on day five, day 50 or even day 500.

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