Sustaining the Mission

The new book by Inperium CEO Ryan Dewey Smith is coming soon from Forbes Books!

Coming September 22nd, 2026

In Sustaining the Mission, Ryan Dewey Smith shares the story and work behind one of the most ambitious nonprofit consolidation efforts in the U.S.

Smith’s tactical guide draws from real organizations navigating affiliation, scale, and operational transformation. With a blend of personal disclosure and action-ready strategies, Sustaining the Mission shows how to grow with speed while protecting the mission at the center.

Whether you’re a nonprofit professional, executive, board member, policymaker, or investor, this book will give you the tools to lead in complex systems and win with integrity.

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