How to Recruit Board Members

Recruiting Board Members in the Nonprofit Sector Acquisition takes more time, energy and money than retention. Whether the acquisition is for customers, donors, or board members, this is a fact […]

What Makes a Good Board Member

Board membership is an experience that is impactful for both the individual member and the organization they’re serving. Nonprofits gain a knowledgeable, skilled, and connected community member, and the board […]

Tips for Thanking Your Nonprofit Staff and Board

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November is an interesting month. Between Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday, end-of-year campaign’s kicking off and the general day-to-day work, your staff and board are in a constant state of stop-and-go.

2023 Kick Off List

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Do these 12 things to set your nonprofit up for success in 2023! Get Your Social Media Strategy Squared Away Many of you operate in small shops, and keeping on […]

Incite! Referral Document- 2022 Edition

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It’s that time of year when budgets are being inked for fiscal 2023. You’ve often reached out to ask me, “Kari if I wanted to contract with a professional that […]

NONPROFIT BOARD GOVERNANCE

Effective Board Governance is the foundation for the success for nonprofit organizations.

Have you ever looked at another nonprofit organization with a hint of envy? You know the organization that makes it look easy. Their messaging is on point. They are a […]

Time for your Nonprofit’s Midyear Checkup

Midyear Checklist

It’s summertime and believe it or not that means 2022 is halfway over. Don’t panic! Early in my nonprofit career, I associated summer with a little slowdown. People were traveling […]

How Travel Delays Inspired 4 Work Hacks

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Have you ever had an experience that leaves you wondering if that really just happened?  I recently had the opportunity to travel to Italy and had a moment like this […]

Board Member Fade Can Be Avoided

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What is “new board member fade”? Have you ever experienced this scenario- you recruit a new board member and are really excited about them and what they will bring to […]