Feeling Overwhelmed? Try This…
The #1 reason people burn out in any job is because they’re constantly feeling overwhelmed. Here are 3 “quick wins” to help you prioritize.
It’s Time For a Nonprofit Reality TV Show
I’d love a nonprofit version of The Office with the absurdity of high-maintenance donors, board meetings where conversation goes in circles, and all the…
The 14 Attributes of a Thriving Nonprofit
Here’s what the best non-profit organizations are doing right. How does yours stack up?
How to Deal With Difficult People
We all have difficult people in our lives. Here are my top 10 strategies for how to deal with difficult people at work (especially at a nonprofit.)
Help! My Board Chair is a Wimp!
I’ve got a true story for you. It’s so ridiculous. Except that something like it happens a lot at nonprofits. And I know exactly how I feel about that. Mad.
Dear Joan: Can I Ask For Donations at a Ticketed Event?
Never hesitate to shoot me an email with questions you have or blog post ideas. Ideas from my readers drive most of my content.
5 Things an Executive Director Can Do To Build a Strong Leadership Team
You don’t get to call yourself a team until you earn it. Here are some practical ways an Executive Director can build a strong Leadership TEAM.
Is It OK For Nonprofit Leaders to Make Big Salaries?
Is it appropriate for nonprofit leaders to be well paid? Why or why not? And what about at smaller nonprofits that don’t have big budgets?
Get a Life, Take a Vacation, Have a Baby
I’m not exactly the ideal model for how to kick back and enjoy time off. But it’s critical for you AND your staff. Here’s how to make it happen.
What Brexit Means for US Nonprofits
The 2008 recession taught nonprofits what to do in the face of economic uncertainty. Here are 3 steps to make sure nonprofits handle Brexit the right way.
Should Your Executive Director Blog?
Starting this blog was one of the best professional decisions I’ve made. Blogging can have a major impact on the growth of your nonprofit too.
Dear Joan: My Workload Just Doubled and I Need a Raise
Dear Joan: You just got a huge amount of new work dumped on you but your nonprofit doesn’t have a lot of money. Should you demand a raise?