by Kari Anderson | Feb 22, 2022 | Coaching Content, Leadership, Organizational Planning, Staff topics, Uncategorized
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 I knew instantly it wasn’t going to be good. He was someone I very much respected and the thought of disappointing him... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Jan 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
I want to share a confession. During my days as an Executive Director, I would get VERY excited about setting goals for the New Year. I would get a new planner, mark important dates, and plan for my professional development. I would have conversations with board... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Oct 29, 2021 | Fundraising, Uncategorized
It’s time to get serious about your year-end appeal. Why now? More than 40% of households in the United States make one or more contributions to nonprofits and charities between November and December each year. This is when most nonprofits send out their... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Aug 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Join me at a nonprofit conference this year! Let me know if you’ll be attending. We’ll set up a time to meet and I can remind you to register for my session or keynote. Idaho Nonprofit Center: 8/31- 9/2. Growing Together Utah Nonprofits Association:... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Jul 20, 2021 | Board Topics, Finances, Fundraising, Leadership, Organizational Planning, Succession Planning, Uncategorized
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 you thinking of things that no one but the Executive Director knew? Did you wonder if the... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Jun 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Last week, I posted about some ways we can keep using video conferencing without burnout and bad habits. This week, I’m focusing on the details and what you can do to be more effective and present 15, 10 and 5 minutes before your meeting. 15 minutes before your... Read more...
