Give the Heck Yes Test a Try

Does goal setting and planning in the new year invigorate or overwhelm you? When I was Development Director, it was a combination of both. I was always excited about a […]
2023 Kick Off List

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

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

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 […]
IES: Interim Executive Director Services

Have you been a part of a nonprofit organization changing Executive Director leadership? If you answered yes, you know it can be a confusing time for employees and board members. […]
What Is Succession Planning? 7 Steps to Success

When I mention nonprofit succession planning to a room of Executive Directors, it usually results in a look of panic. No one wants to think about a beloved leader retiring […]
Time for your Nonprofit’s Midyear Checkup

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

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

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 […]
4 Ways to Build Leadership in Your Team…and Yourself

I have a story for you about nonprofit leadership. When I was a young Executive Director, I got a call one day from my Board Chair asking to meet and […]