August 20, 2023
Why Does Your Nonprofit Board Micromanage? Is it You?

Recently, as I waited with a nonprofit CEO of a social service agency for board members to join a virtual meeting, we quickly dove into[…]

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August 15, 2023
Strategy to the Rescue: Here’s Hope and 5 Terrific Examples

If everything’s going well in your nonprofit, working to solve your most significant problem might not matter. But if you’re challenged, it matters a lot.[…]

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August 4, 2023
Slaying Sacred Cows: When Nonprofits Need to Cut Losses

One of the most challenging decisions a nonprofit can make is closing a beloved program or activity. While it’s tempting to cling to the familiar,[…]

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July 29, 2023
What’s the Difference Between Strategy and Planning?

Perhaps you’re confused about the difference between strategy and planning. Many confuse strategy and planning, though they differ. It’s helpful to get the term right,[…]

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July 27, 2023
When Your Board Members Volunteer: How to Manage the Role Confusion

When your board members volunteer, it’s mostly good news, but it can also be bad news. If you’re not careful, role confusion will result. Watch[…]

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July 25, 2023
The Hidden Work of Nonprofit CEOs: The Essential Act That Drives Success

And, do you have what’s needed to get it done? At first glance, the most valuable work of a nonprofit CEO or executive director seems[…]

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July 24, 2023
How to Collect Stories to Inspire Your Donors, Funders, and Even You

“It’s hard to get staff to share stories.” Glenda Leonard, Development Director at the Salvation Army, said, “We’ve even made it part of their annual[…]

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July 17, 2023
Is Your Strategic Plan a Keeper or a Tosser?

Does your nonprofit strategic plan pass the smell tests? If not, your plan may be junk. Effective strategic plans generate alignment and both a unique strategy and a master[…]

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July 13, 2023
12 Interview Questions for Nonprofit CEO Candidates to Find a Perfect Fit

You’ve experienced it. People exchange forced smiles. The person at the front desk tersely answers your questions. Everything is professional, but your gut tells you[…]

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July 9, 2023
Stuck on Your Vision? 4 Ways to Overcome Hurdles

I was pinned under a 200-pound guy, and he had scissors. The volunteer assignment was simple: help a young man with developmental disabilities learn a[…]

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