Stop Feeling Guilty For Wanting to Work Less
There are no excuses. Professional development is not a time bandit. Self care is not a time bandit. They are investments.
There are no excuses. Professional development is not a time bandit. Self care is not a time bandit. They are investments.
What board member expenses should nonprofits pay for? What should they NEVER pay for? GREAT questions! Here’s my answer…
I hope ‘Part 1’ persuaded you that this policy is a must have. Now comes the harder part – getting the policy approved by your board.
Here are five benefits for a give and get policy. I bet you will find that at least one of them will offer you an ‘AHA’ moment.
Before you join a board, how can you know what you’re getting yourself into? Here are 5 questions you can ask before you say yes.
Thinking about accepting that new nonprofit Executive Director job? Here are 10 questions you had better ask the search committee first.
Just like Superman, Executive Directors have their kryptonite. And it’s not a lack of resources… or a disengaged board.
As you read this, there are two things to keep in mind. 1) Great boards often screw up a leadership transition. 2) Mediocre boards always do.
Today I offer you my take on the top ten toughest things about being an Executive Director. And some color commentary and maybe an antidote for each.
Useless meetings? I have had my share. Bet you have too. Well, over a recent break, I discovered the antidote with a hat tip from a friend and colleague.
I spoke to a board chair once who oversaw a search for a new E.D. when the current one left after a strong tenure. The hire was kind of a disaster….
I have 3 holiday gift ideas. Inexpensive, meaningful, and easy. You can pull off within a week. AND not expensive to ship if your team is virtual.