The Dirtiest Word in Nonprofits
It was somewhere around day 60 of my tenure as the Executive Director of GLAAD when I figured out the dirtiest word in nonprofits. Want a hint?
What’s The Single Best Sign of a Healthy Nonprofit?
OK, you can only pick one. I’ll give you two hints. (1) It’s not the financial statement. (2) It’s not a rock star executive director. Thinking caps on?
The 3 Deep Desires of Nonprofit Leaders
There are 3 things I believe make the top of the list for most of us. And it’s not finding a billionaire to fund your organization in perpetuity.
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.
Should You Ever Cover Board Member Expenses?
What board member expenses should nonprofits pay for? What should they NEVER pay for? GREAT questions! Here’s my answer…
How to Get Your Board to Approve a Give and Get Policy
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.
5 Reasons Your Board Would Benefit from a Give and Get Policy
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.
5 Questions to Ask Before You Join a Board
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.
Before You Take That New Executive Director Job…
Thinking about accepting that new nonprofit Executive Director job? Here are 10 questions you had better ask the search committee first.
Executive Directors Are Superheroes, But They Have Their Kryptonite
Just like Superman, Executive Directors have their kryptonite. And it’s not a lack of resources… or a disengaged board.
10 Common Mistakes Boards Make When Hiring a New Executive Director
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.
10 Things That Drive Executive Directors Nuts
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.