How to Build a Leadership Development Program in Your Organization

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from working with nonprofits, it’s that strong leadership doesn’t just happen—it’s built. And yet, so many organizations expect great leaders to emerge without actually […]
Addressing Burnout in the Nonprofit Sector: Self-Care and Organizational Solutions

Hey there, weary nonprofit warriors, Welcome to a blog post designed to give you a well-deserved break and reignite your passion for making a difference! In the hustle and bustle […]
Preparing for Transitions in Leadership

If you ask me, there aren’t many universal truths in the world. One of the few is that change is inevitable, especially in the nonprofit sector. The older a nonprofit, […]
501(c)3: Top 5 First Quarter Things to Do in 2024

Huzzah! You and your staff made it through 2023, another year with unique challenges and successes. Maybe 2023 was your nonprofit’s launch year, your first year as a 501(c)3, or […]
Tips for Thanking Your Nonprofit Staff and Board

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.
Building A Strong and Healthy Work Culture

According to Indeed, “work culture is a collection of attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that make up the regular atmosphere in the work environment.”
Prioritizing Professional Development For Your Team On A Budget

One thing about the nonprofit sector is we’re all just working with what we have. Larger organizations in major cities…
Making the Most of the Summer Slowdown (Part 1)

When most people think of summer, they think of the saying “fun in the sun.” If you work in the world of nonprofits, the first word that comes to mind […]
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 […]