Hard Conversations Regarding Your 2021 Budget: 3 Steps To Take Now
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a long, wild ride with far-reaching impact for our beloved nonprofit sector. The disruptive effects from this pandemic are different than what nonprofits have faced […]
3 Things Nonprofits Should Prioritize for Sustainability
Nonprofit sustainability – the ability to deliver relevant social impact over the long term – has always been important to leaders in the nonprofit sector. A recent national survey found […]
Why it’s important to review your bylaws. Before March 31.
What happens when bylaws are mentioned in a board meeting? Dread and confusion? Recoil and retreat? When bylaws are mentioned, it usually means one of two things: that a conflict […]
You Can Say Yes to Saying No
In a recent newsletter, I provided a short list of what to say no to this year. Here are a few more tips and how and why it’s ok to […]
You CAN recruit board members for a high-performing board! PART 2
Having the right board members with the right skill set helps your nonprofit achieve its strategic goals. Before throwing out names, think about what your organization needs, your short term […]
You CAN recruit board members for a high-performing board! PART 1
“If all nonprofit boards focused on the mission, did not allow individual agendas and personalities to overwhelm the collective needs of the organization, and worked in partnership to define the […]
NONPROFIT BOARDS AND SELF-EVALUATIONS
I have a pop quiz for you today. Surprise! What the heck is the purpose of a board self-assessment? A: To ensure that boards are fulfilling their duties and responsibilities. […]
Coming in hot! Your 4th quarter action list
It’s November, which means we’re already in the 4th quarter, which means we have just a few months left in 2020. That might be good news to some! It might […]
4 MYTHS ABOUT YOUR BOARD RETREAT
Time to plan your next board retreat! To help you along, I’m going to tell you what a board retreat isn’t and dispel some of the myths about this oft-misunderstood […]
6 QUICK COST REDUCTION TIPS
I’ve been in pretty close contact with my nonprofit people these days and I’m hearing this a lot: “Well, it’s time for me to rewrite my budget again.” Fundraising fluctuations, […]
