Leading Nonprofit Teams During Covid-19
Thu, Apr 16, 2020
Leading a nonprofit isn’t easy in the best of times and that responsibility is now radically more difficult because of Covid-19. Adding to the challenge is leaders having to lead their teams remotely and finding overcoming the obstacle of mandated se... Read More
Nonprofit Crisis Fundraising
Mon, Mar 30, 2020
Should nonprofits conduct fundraising activity during the coronavirus crisis? Even though being faced with loss of anticipated funding and confronted with new expense demands of providing services during this emergency, there is a fine line between w... Read More
COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits
Wed, Mar 18, 2020
Nonprofit and association leaders are certainly in an unprecedented time and the situation is rapidly changing. In many ways, you're asked to be the calm in the storm. To assist you with the challenges this worldwide pandemic is creating, and to help... Read More
Make Board Leadership Matter
Mon, Feb 17, 2020
If you’re tired of being frustrated by non-performing board members, make board development the priority it deserves. Making board leadership matter requires taking necessary action to ensure you have the best possible board candidates, providing nee... Read More
5 Resolutions for 2020 Nonprofit Success
Sat, Jan 25, 2020
No doubt 2020 will be a year of challenge for most nonprofits. Here are five action resolutions that will help make your year a successful one. Read More
Improve Board Engagement
Wed, Dec 11, 2019
What can nonprofit leaders do to effectively engage their boards and what skills does that engagement require? Read on and listen in for the perspective I shared with The Beacon Podcast. 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
Boost Board Commitment With This Recruiting Mindset
Mon, Oct 21, 2019
I recently was interviewed by Wiley Publication's "Board and Administrator" Editor Jeff Stratton in his article, "Boost Board Commitment With This Recruiting Mindset." I discussed with Jeff the all-to-common disconnection between CEO expectations and... Read More
Disappearing Donors: How Fundraising Issues Can Push People off Nonprofit Boards
Wed, Sep 18, 2019
Failing to effectively communicate, challenging members to exceed the minimum expectations and understanding board members' philosophical differences about fundraising can affect their success at the task. Read more from Inside Philanthropy blogger E... Read More
