Are Nonprofit Best Practices Stupid?
Mon, Nov 19, 2018
Nonprofits share many problems. Issues such as donor retention, volunteer turnover, and board member engagement are just a few that plague nonprofits on an ongoing basis. And, not by coincidence, nonprofits also share frustration because common appro... Read More
Is Your Nonprofit Due for a Makeover?
Mon, Sep 17, 2018
Publix isn't standing still. They are constantly looking for ways to improve. Is it time for your nonprofit to consider a makeover? Here is a seven-question 'points of difference' checklist to stimulate your thinking. Read More
Do You Know Your Board Members?
Thu, Aug 30, 2018
Nonprofit leaders seeking to improve relationships with their board members can benefit from this common-sense wisdom that reminds us of the value of fostering relationships among board members. Read More
Hall of Fame Leadership Lessons
Wed, Aug 29, 2018
Would you like to reach Hall of Fame level of success? Then you will want to follow the right path. In my life I have been lucky enough to receive invaluable leadership lessons from personal and professional relationships with five individuals who ha... Read More
Nonprofits Must Adapt
Mon, Jun 25, 2018
Is your organization willing to honestly assess its performance, challenge current practices, and take action on changes needed for a sustainable future? Read More
Selecting and Developing Board Leadership: Choose Your Leaders Wisely
Thu, Jun 07, 2018
Can an organization with such a casual approach — picking leaders without much forethought — really be serious about achieving its stated purpose? Shouldn’t leadership selection be intentional instead of accidental? Read More
Be A Leader Who Listens
Wed, May 30, 2018
Learning to listen can make good leaders into great leaders. Learning to listen enables not-so-successful leaders to turn negative results into positive ones. When we learn to bring out the best in others, we can develop the skills for success in lea... 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
Be Intentional with Board Solicitation
Tue, Apr 03, 2018
How does your organization communicate its opportunities for leadership nominations? The recruitment process must be intentional. Look to these examples for inspiration. Read More