December 10, 2020
How to Find Younger Nonprofit Board Members

Have you ever had a moment of insight, like Joyce? Joyce glances across the ballroom and watches as the last of their donors and volunteers[…]

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November 23, 2020
The 3 Reasons Nonprofit Development Directors Fail

Are you ready to hire a development director? Are you worried about making the right choice? You’re not alone. Hiring the right development directors is[…]

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October 13, 2020
Why Do Strategic Plans Fail?

I just completed helping a board develop a strategic plan. As a follow-up, I wanted to help them (and you) prepare for the challenges of[…]

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September 28, 2020
Not Investing for Impact: Conquer Strategy Mistake 7

Is your nonprofit strategy a roadmap to success or a recipe for wasted time? Many organizations unknowingly make a critical mistake (#7) by failing to[…]

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September 21, 2020
7 Drivers of Nonprofit Fundraising Success

Fundraising success is an art and a science. Fortunately, when you get the science right, you create lots of room to grow skillful at the[…]

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September 21, 2020
Settling for False Consensus and People Being Nice

When do you look unprofessional? When you announce that as you planned your strategy everyone agreed with everything. Instead of expecting consensus, listen and generate[…]

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September 8, 2020
5 Big Steps to Take Before Your Nonprofit Merges

For several months, I have been working on a nonprofit capacity project exploring mergers. The following are insights from the project’s readings and discussions that[…]

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September 7, 2020
Nonprofit Strategy Mistake #5 The Too Few Options Trap (And How to Avoid It!)

How do you choose a strategic options when so many possibilities exist?    Many strategic planning efforts fail because leaders don’t wrestle with distinct opportunities[…]

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August 31, 2020
Strategy Mistake 4: Fail to Solve Your Nonprofit’s Key Roadblock

Does your strategy look unprofessional? it might if you fail to solve your nonprofits’ top challenge. To generate a professional strategy, you must name your[…]

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August 24, 2020
What if Your Board Loved Making Yearly Cash Gifts?

You might believe that asking board members to give a cash gift to the nonprofit they serve is too much. After all, your members do[…]

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