The Move from Corporate to Nonprofit
You have made a transition to nonprofit leadership. It’s quite different here. Here are some tips.
A Foolproof Way to Get Board Members to Open Their Rolodex (Free Template)
“Can you look through your contacts and identify folks you will talk to about our organization? We need names.” Why is this such a difficult question for board members? Here’s a way to get your board to share contacts.
The Case of the Clueless New Board Member
How do you set a clueless new board member up for success, as someone who understands and appreciates his or her fundraising obligation?
Board Retreats Done Right
Think about your last board retreat. You’ve invested all this time and money. Your board members gave up a Friday night and full day on Saturday. And yet, just months later, they can barely even remember the agenda, much less any outcomes. Wow. This is NOT OK! Here’s how to do a whole lot better.
The Case of the Board Member Hunt
One of the most common requests I get is, “Help me find board members.” Here’s how to do that.
The Case of the Very Bad Event Speech
If you’re a nonprofit leader, you’ve probably given an event speech or two. Here’s my advice on how to craft an event speech that won’t send ’em running to the bar.
The Case of the Disengaged Board
Are you hungry for a board that’s more engaged? I bet you are. So here are three practical ideas and a bonus suggestion. Whether you’re the frustrated Board Chair that feels like you’re knocking and nobody’s home, or the frustrated Executive Director who feels like every request is met with crickets.
It’s Time to Step Up and Join a Board
Can I ask you to stop for just two minutes and think about something? I want you to consider joining a nonprofit board.
How Effective is Your Board? Here’s a Simple Test
Most boards are dysfunctional because board members don’t know any better. They don’t know what ‘functional” looks like. Here’s a simple board assessment tool you can use to help you figure out how to fix the dysfunction.
How Nonprofits Should React to the New Tax Law
Is the new tax law making your anxious? You’re not alone. Will our worst fears be realized and way fewer people will donate? Or simply donate less? Or will philanthropists now have more to give? Time will tell. But here’s some advice on how you can get proactive and put yourself in the best position to succeed…
The Roles and Responsibilities of the Board Chair and Executive Director
Let me break it down for you: The roles and responsibilities of the Executive Director, the board chair, and the grey area where you need to work together.