Welcome to Hardy Smith's blog, where he shares experience and insight learned through decades in the corporate world and advocating on behalf of nonprofits and associations across America.

Hardy's mission is to help maximize the performance of nonprofits and associations and their essential leadership teams.

If you’re seeking to triumph over communication challenges, bring meaningful and manageable solutions to, and realize measurable results of your organization, this blog will give you more than ideas -- it will maximize your team’s performance like never before.

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Are Volunteers Your Nonprofit's Secret Sauce?
Volunteers are the secret sauce for success for many organizations. However in many situations volunteers can be more of a pain than a help. Read More >>
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Updated Recommended Reading for Nonprofit Leaders
Nonprofit leaders are invited to check out my updated list of recommended reading. Read More >>
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Future Proof Your Nonprofit Board
Why is it important for nonprofit boards to future-proof themselves? Read More >>
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Is Your Nonprofit's Next Board Chair Prepared for Success?
According to research on nonprofit board chairs, many incoming chairs assume their role with little or no preparation. Read More >>
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Would Your Nonprofit Benefit From A Collaborative Board?
Nonprofits can greatly amplify their results if they have the benefit of a collaborative board. Read More >>
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Three Tips for Better Board Recruiting Results
Nonprofits wanting positive and productive boards can use these three tips to improve board recruiting results. Read More >>
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Does Your Nonprofit Want Fundraising Board Members?
Nonprofits who want their board members to be activily engaged in fundraising should rethink their board recruitment. Read More >>
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How To Increase Nonprofit Board Engagement
Nonprofits can be challenged by board engagement not meeting expectations. This post shares actions that will increase board engagement. Read More >>
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Recommended Reading for Nonprofit Leaders
Investing time in reading should be a priority for every nonprofit, association, and chamber of commerce leader. Here's my latest list of recommended reading to help leaders improve their skills. Read More >>
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What Creates Donor Loyalty?
Nonprofits and charitable causes struggle with donor retention. Organizations that can build donor loyalty will increase ongoing giving and financial sustainability. Read More >>