Board of DirectorsI Will Never Join Another Board. Never.by Joan GarryA bad board experience? Time to get off the bench and back on the field. Here’s how.Read Now
Executive Directors10 Rules for a Successful Small Fundraiserby Joan GarryNot at the annual gala stage? Try some tips for great small fundraisers that can ignite relationships.Read Now
Board of DirectorsThe Five Fundraising Mistakes You Need To Stop Making Now!by Joan Garry Here are 5 big fat fundraising mistakes you should stop making immediately.Read Now
Executive DirectorsHow to Get Nonprofit Press on the Cheapby Joan GarryYour nonprofit needs PR but can’t afford a communications director. Got it. Here’s how one nonprofit got itself lots of press for free.Read Now
Executive DirectorsThe Staff Didn’t Want To Hire Meby Joan GarryWhen should staff be involved in the search for a new leader at a nonprofit? To what degree? Here’s a process to consider.Read Now
Board of DirectorsQuestions From My Readersby Joan GarryA new monthly feature where I answers questions from my readers. Bet many of you have the same ones.Read Now
Executive DirectorsThe Time I Was Attacked At A Board Meetingby Joan GarryYou and your organization will make unpopular (read: controversial decisions). How you manage them will make all the difference.Read Now
Board of DirectorsDo People Understand Your Mission?by Joan GarryA very easy test to connect with stakeholders and see if they get what you do.Read Now
Board of DirectorsDo More With Less. Really? Maybe Time To Say No.by Joan GarryIf you don’t learn to say no, your organization becomes a world of half-assed yesses.Read Now
Executive DirectorsThe Top 12 Reasons to Work in Nonprofitby Joan GarryThere are days when it can be just plain hard to work at a nonprofit. Today and on those days, this reminder may help.Read Now
Board of DirectorsHow To Fire A Toxic Board Memberby Joan GarryWhat 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.Read Now
Board of DirectorsYour First 30 Days as a Nonprofit Board Chairby Joan GarryOK, so you were just elected board chair. Now what? No job description, no time, no playbook. Maybe I can help.Read Now