Dear Joan: Do We Need a Deputy Director?
Dear Joan: Here’s a question for you. Is it time for a Deputy Director? Wouldn’t that solve the problem and compensate for our Executive Director’s financial liabilities?
Why Hire a Mediocre Employee?
You need to fill a position. You have a candidate. She’s OK. Not a rock star. Here’s the best advice I have for you. STOP! Read this first.
No Board Development Committee? No Problem!
Every fundraiser dreams of a high functioning board development committee. But what do you do if your board has no such committee? Here’s the answer.
Transition Plan Template for Executive Directors
Here is my 8-step transition plan template for how to depart from your nonprofit organization the right way.
A Crazy Simple Trick to Help Your Board Members Fundraise
Here’s a nifty tool that was game changing for us. Let’s just say if you do this, I can guarantee that success will be in the cards for you and your Board.
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!