5 Ways to End Strong and Start Right
Those of you who know me have likely heard me quote “Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail” at some point in our conversations. Thank you, Ben Franklin! When we talk […]
PRIORITIZING YOUR OWN LEADERSHIP
“We can’t just sit back and wait for feedback to be offered, particularly when we’re in a leadership role. If we want feedback to take root in the culture, we […]
Are you playing chicken with your 501c3 status?
We are nearing the 20th anniversary of the enactment of Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The WHAT? The act, which focuses on financial transparency and corporate accountability, addresses specific questions relating to nonprofits […]
Strategic Board Recruitment: Why having a pulse just doesn’t cut it anymore as a board member.
Spoiler alert: A high-functioning board of directors is not only essential to meeting legal requirements; it’s also critical in helping your nonprofit achieve its goals and mission. The effectiveness of […]
Hire Interim to Hire Smart
If you’re on a nonprofit board, you may have been sitting at the table when an Executive Director resigned (or left under other circumstances). Did your mouth go dry? Were […]
Building Scaffolding for your Freedom
You can often catch me saying “Hope is not a strategy” and “structure gives you freedom” What do these KariCatchPhrases actually mean? It means that when you do the hard […]
Productivity in the Zoom Era, Part 1
The world is opening up a little bit more (extroverts rejoice! Sorry, introverts.), people are visiting loved ones and restarting events that have been paused. Business travel still needs to […]
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 […]
