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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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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“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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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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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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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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Several years ago, I worked with a nonprofit that proudly showed me its strategic plan. It was filled with engaging pictures, stunning graphics, and charts.[…]
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Effective governance is crucial for the success of any nonprofit. However, when a board begins to regularly micromanage, it can hinder the work of the[…]
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Are They a Jerk? Or Do They Have a Point? He was problematic. After working with hundreds of boards over two decades, he stands out.[…]
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Whether it’s a raise, strategic planning, or just changing how you’ve always done things, sometimes you need your board to align with you and your[…]
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