338: Rebuilding When Your Fundraising Flatlines (Andy Price)

SUMMARY

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When your fundraising model stops producing results, how do you rebuild your organization’s financial health while keeping your team and board engaged? In episode #338 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Andy Price, CEO of the Grand Canyon Council, Boy Scouts of America, shares the leadership principles and practical strategies that helped him turn years of deficit into sustained financial growth. Andy explains how he identified the warning signs of stagnation, rebuilt donor confidence, and diversified income streams to ensure long-term stability. He also shares insights on strengthening board partnerships through transparency, trust, and accountability. 

ABOUT ANDY

Andy is the CEO of BSA’s Grand Canyon Council, based in Phoenix, Arizona, where he has led a remarkable organizational turnaround since 2018. Under his leadership, the Council has achieved five consecutive balanced budgets, diversified revenue streams, and restored trust with key stakeholders. Before joining the Grand Canyon Council, Andy served as Chief Operating Officer of the Circle Ten Council in Dallas, Texas - one of the largest Scouting councils in the country - where he oversaw financial operations, membership growth, and program innovation across 24 counties. Earlier, as CEO of the Golden Spread Council in Amarillo, Texas, Andy led significant growth in both youth participation and fundraising, earning multiple Journey to Excellence honors. Andy began his career in banking before transitioning to nonprofit leadership, bringing a disciplined, results-oriented approach to financial management and strategic planning. His career in Scouting has spanned more than 25 years, including key roles in Georgia and Alabama councils, where he helped launch new programs and expand outreach.

EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES

• Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
• Learn more about the Grand Canyon Council at grandcanyonbsa.org
• Ready for your next leadership opportunity? Visit our partners at Armstrong McGuire & Associates at armstrongmcguire.com
• Learn more about the Mastermind Leadership Program (pmanonprofit.com/mastermind)