Executive Board Director Tango: Tips to a Flawless Dance
When was the last time you engaged in a one-on-one meeting with board members, other than your board chair?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s a New Year, Now What? 4 Tips to Help You Stay On Track
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 […]
Get Serious About Your Year-End Appeal
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 […]
Conference Season is here!
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 […]
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 […]
Productivity in the Zoom Era, Part 2
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 […]
How To Have a New Year Without Starting Over
Today, I’m sharing some ways you can keep your organization, operations and process fresh throughout the year. Having these in your back pocket before the end of the quarter is […]
