The One Thing Every Executive Director Needs Right Now
If you have an Executive Director in your life, please read this post closely and take action today. Here’s the action I have in mind….
The Letter You Hope You Never Have to Send
Somebody connected to your org dies. You want to send out a letter. Does this statement say what your organization wants to say and how does that align with what people need to hear?
5 Steps the Best Boards Are Taking Right Now
Here are five ways your board can be helpful to your organization right now. Because how you navigate this crisis will also define how you recover.
True Leadership in the Time of Corona
You may find this story hard to read. It’s about an action taken by a nonprofit leader in time of crisis. Take a minute to consider three key lessons.
When You Can’t Meet In Person
I believe that meetings, designed as virtual gatherings, can be very valuable. As valuable as in person? An unfair comparison if you ask me.
Why Board Term Limits Matter
A board without a leadership pipeline; that doesn’t recruit for leadership potential? That doesn’t have term limits? That board is a weak board.
Who Should Serve on Your Advisory Board?
A poorly constructed advisory board can cause more problems than it may have been created to solve. So how can you make an advisory board really count?
How to Make Your Board Meetings Suck Less
Far too often, a board meeting is missed opportunity to inform, enrich and engage members in order to ignite them to be the best ambassadors they can be.
Ignite Your Board Members’ Passion
Here’s a simple equation I use to equip board members with the enthusiasm and tools they need to become real ambassadors.
22 Signs Your Board Meetings Suck
How are your board meetings? Do your members leave feeling energized and ready to be the best ambassadors they can be for your organization?
How Nonprofits Can Take Advantage of the 2020 Election Cycle
Listen up! The 2020 election presents a HUGE opportunity for your nonprofit. Here’s how to take advantage of it.
Let’s Play the New Year’s Eve Game!
Let’s play The New Year’s Eve Game! It’s a very simple look back on the year. You need a way to capture a list of no more than 10 things.