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.
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.
Your First 30 Days as a Nonprofit Board Chair
OK, so you were just elected board chair. Now what? No job description, no time, no playbook. Maybe I can help.
The “Recruit New Board Members Fast!” Checklist
It’s SO important to recruit the right number of the right folks. It’s a team effort – here’s the plan.
How a CEO and Board Chair Can Build an Amazing Partnership
CEO’s and Board Chairs need to get along very very well. The health of your nonprofit depends on it. Here’s how.
Before You Fire Your Development Director
Before you land on your Development Director as ‘the’ problem, take a ride through my checklist.
Is Nonprofit Overhead Too High?
Board members often see overhead as a four letter word. Funders too. Really? Time to educate about its value.