March 26, 2025
How New Nonprofit CEOs Secure Board Buy-In for Strategic Planning

Making the Board Case for Strategic Planning for New Nonprofit CEO You fought for this role—and the salary to match. Now, months in, you see[…]

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February 20, 2025
How Nonprofit Leader Navigate Crisis with Clarity & Confidence

I hope you never need this post. Unfortunately, you will. Every nonprofit leader faces challenges, some from external sources like disasters, financial markets, and shifting[…]

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February 13, 2025
One Way AI Can Help You Find a Path Where None Exists

Nonprofit Leaders: Ready to Move, But No Roadmap? You have a vision but no clear way forward. Waiting for a ready-made path won’t get you[…]

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January 14, 2025
In Crisis? Resist Cutting Your Ability to Make Income

  A newsletter this morning announced a nonprofit board’s decision to cease operations, including laying off the staff of a local nonprofit. The blurb stood[…]

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January 9, 2025
Nonprofit Strategic Planning Assessment: 10 Questions to Strengthen Your Strategy

Your future depends on a clear, actionable nonprofit strategy that your board, staff, and donors can rally behind. You see other nonprofits getting ahead and[…]

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December 21, 2024
Every Crisis Teaches Nonprofits the Same Lesson

Have you learned It? The pattern is consistent. First, a crisis occurs.* Then, shock and confusion follow. And before the fog clears and while conditions[…]

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December 2, 2024
January CEO Strategic Conversation: Tired of Competing for Attention & Funding?

Proven Strategies to Become THE Go-To Nonprofit Join Karen’s Next CEO Strategic Conversation In today’s crowded nonprofit world, standing out isn’t just an advantage—it’s essential.[...]

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December 1, 2024
7 Success Secrets to Thrive as a New Nonprofit CEO

Start Strong: Lessons from New Executives "What did you learn in your first months of being a CEO that surprised you?" Over the years, I’ve[...]

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November 30, 2024
Crisis Fundraising: Should You Ask Your Donors for Gifts Now?

You can name me the reasons why not. I’m sure you can.   That is why now is a lousy time to fundraise.    You[…]

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November 20, 2024
7 Practical Ways to Support Your Nonprofit Team Through Crisis & Beyond

When crises hit, nonprofit CEOs shoulder immense responsibility—keeping operations running and caring for their teams, stakeholders, and communities. While it can feel overwhelming, focusing on[…]

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