October 29, 2024
Strategic Plan or Strategic Pain? A 5-Question Checkup for Nonprofit CEOs

A new customer’s sent me a copy of their old strategic plan. When I got it, I laughed out loud. The reference line said, “Strategic[…]

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October 15, 2024
How Nonprofit Leaders Craft Vision, Mission, and Strategy to Stand Out

What’s the difference between a nonprofit that stands out and one that blends in? It’s not only about doing good work. It’s about clearly signaling[…]

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September 28, 2024
Do You Know the Difference Between Philanthropy, Development, and Fundraising?

In the nonprofit world, we often use philanthropy, development, and fundraising interchangeably. But they’re not the same. And, yes, words matter. There’s a big difference[…]

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September 19, 2024
Overcoming Board Resistance to Strategic Planning: Why It Matters Now

Many nonprofit CEOs feel like they’re navigating in the dark, unsure of how to reach their vision. Strategic planning is an essential tool that reveals[…]

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September 5, 2024
Lead with Strategy: How Nonprofit CEOs Transform Vision into Action

In just one minute, learn how nonprofit CEOs use the Vision to Action Cycle to create meaningful results. This quick video introduces a simple yet[…]

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September 4, 2024
Afraid Planning Will Make Board Conflict Worse? Here’s Why It Might NOT

If you’re leading through board tension, planning probably sounds like the last thing you need.Your nonprofit’s board isn’t aligned. Meetings feel tense. And every decision[…]

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August 29, 2024
Elevate Your Nonprofit Board: How to Ensure Every Voice is Heard for Maximum Engagement

In nonprofit board meetings, engagement is key to building the kind of organization you want to lead. However, data shows that 49 percent of people[…]

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July 30, 2024
More Mission. Everyday. Karen’s CEO Conversation Summary

Overview In the fast-paced world of nonprofit leadership, daily tasks can easily overshadow your mission and vision. Our More Mission. Everyday. Conversation empowered attendees to[…]

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July 25, 2024
From Dream to Reality-The Vision to Action Cycle for Leaders

If I could go back in time and bring a concept to share with nonprofit leaders, it would be the Vision to Action Cycle. I worked[…]

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July 17, 2024
Is Your Nonprofit Strategic Plan a Keeper or a Tosser?

Does your nonprofit strategic plan pass the smell tests? That is, how can you tell if your nonprofit strategic plan works? If not, your plan[…]

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