Keep Your Nonprofit Moving Forward
Tue, Jul 21, 2020
Dealing with COVID-19 requires constant adjusting, and action is needed to get nonprofits to a future time that’s better than the present. Here are four resources with actions that can be taken now that can help you deal with the pandemic. Read More
Motivating and Inspiring Your Nonprofit Board
Tue, Nov 19, 2019
In this Beacon Podcast interview, I discuss nonprofit boards with host and producer Jeff Dowdy. Listen in as we discuss how to bring out the best in nonprofit boards, and comment below with what works best for you in your organization. Read More
Measurement Matters for Nonprofits
Sun, Nov 17, 2019
Donors want impact. Volunteers want impact. Board members want impact. Employees want impact. Measurement generates intentional impact and doesn’t your cause deserve that? Here are some thoughts on how to count what matters most. Read More
Create a Culture of Nonprofit Creativity
Mon, Apr 30, 2018
Leaders are looking for new ideas and solutions to difficult challenges. However, identifying innovative answers can be challenging. Just telling an organization to solve its problems by thinking outside the box isn’t especially helpful. What does th... Read More
Recruit Board Members with Purpose and Process
Mon, Feb 13, 2017
Do you have an effective process for recruiting board members? Take it from the pros: It's worth the effort to secure the right board members for the right job. It starts by refusing to settle for less than what your organization needs. Read More
Articles You Selected as Most Popular
Wed, Dec 28, 2016
You voted by your interest and dedicated reading of my blog, and the results are in! Check out my five most popular articles, and start the New Year off with focused strategies to help make your nonprofit more effective than ever before. Read More
Are Nonprofit Best Practices Stupid?
Thu, Dec 01, 2016
Why continue to do what doesn't work? Evaluate your practices to see if they are producing positive outcomes. If they're not, change them. My speaker colleague Stephen Shapiro has insight how to do just that. Read More
Change Your Approach to Board Engagement
Wed, Aug 31, 2016
Are you experiencing a lack of engagement by your board members? In fact, it's a topic all my nonprofit and association friends can relate to. Consider that a new solution is needed and strategic steps are required to turn the tide and shift the mome... Read More
Implementing Change for Nonprofits
Sat, Apr 30, 2016
Nonprofit leaders recognize that new solutions are needed to address the nonprofit sector’s evolving challenges. Read More
