Your 10 Favorite Posts of 2015
OK, time to look back on 2015. I’m going to give it my best shot. There are times when I can’t remember what happened yesterday.
Dear Joan: Is There a Smart Way to Fire Someone?
Generally speaking, bad employees don’t just disappear so I don’t see this as a viable strategy. Here’s a better one.
The One Thing That Makes Board Meetings Worthwhile
Most people hate board meetings. And with good reason! Here’s the most important thing you can do to make them “can’t miss” events.
The Top 10 Reasons to Be Thankful You Work at a Nonprofit
#8 – One less thing to worry about: the size of my year-end bonus!
The Best Ice Breaker of All Time For Nonprofit Retreats
Ice breakers are the worst, right? So when I facilitate a retreat, I always promise “NO ICE BREAKERS!” Confession time. I do use an ice breaker, and it’s…
Founder’s Syndrome Can Take Down a Nonprofit. Here’s How To Avoid It
Founders are remarkable people. They make a huge difference in the world. But sometimes, they also cause the long term destruction of their own organizations.
How to Write a Good Board Report (Free Template)
Don’t bore your nonprofit board! Here’s the right way to write a board report that will actually get read. And remembered!
A Day In The Life Of An Executive Director
Dear Diary: Coffee with a wealthy donor prospect. Seemed very interested so I made the ask. She declined and didn’t even pay for the coffee (Really?) Sigh.
The Boss Who Just Can’t Say No
If your boss has the “curse of the pleaser” this post is for you. Your boss won’t push back when those in power make crazy requests. And you bear the brunt.
Why Diversity Matters and How to Get There
Are you a champion of diversity but struggling to change the culture at your own organization? Hopefully this article will help you start on the right path.
Nonprofit Retreats The Right Way
A retreat is not simply an obligatory offsite. Planned with care and intention, a retreat can propel your staff and your work forward in a big way. Here are my top 10 ingredients for a successful retreat.
Does Every Board Treat Its Staff This Way?
I’m really upset. 5 times in 2 weeks people have emailed me because their boards are bullyng the staff. This is insane. Here’s what I told them to do about it.