How To Create a Successful Special Event
5 keys to a successful special event. Each requires a little extra planning but aren’t your guests worth it?
The Five Fundraising Mistakes You Need To Stop Making Now!
Here are 5 big fat fundraising mistakes you should stop making immediately.
How to Get Nonprofit Press on the Cheap
Your nonprofit needs PR but can’t afford a communications director. Got it. Here’s how one nonprofit got itself lots of press for free.
The Staff Didn’t Want To Hire Me
When should staff be involved in the search for a new leader at a nonprofit? To what degree? Here’s a process to consider.
Questions From My Readers
A new monthly feature where I answers questions from my readers. Bet many of you have the same ones.
The Time I Was Attacked At A Board Meeting
You and your organization will make unpopular (read: controversial decisions). How you manage them will make all the difference.
Do People Understand Your Mission?
A very easy test to connect with stakeholders and see if they get what you do.
Do More With Less. Really? Maybe Time To Say No.
If you don’t learn to say no, your organization becomes a world of half-assed yesses.
The Top 12 Reasons to Work in Nonprofit
There are days when it can be just plain hard to work at a nonprofit. Today and on those days, this reminder may help.
The Secret to Managing Nonprofit Staff
I was a good manager in corporate America and very good when I landed in nonprofit. Here’s the difference.
How To Give A First Rate Event Speech
Small groups or your annual gala. Here’s my proven formula for a great event speech.
How To Fire A Toxic Board Member
What does a CEO and a Board Chair do with a toxic board member? Don’t let her hold you hostage. She’s got to go. Here’s how.