Hiring a Bad Executive Director
Here are 10 easy steps to hiring a bad executive director. Do the opposite and you stand a chance of making a great hire.
When It’s Time To Leave Your Job
Here’s the story of why I left GLAAD and some advice for those trying to decide whether to stay or go.
How To Build the Board You Want
Time to stop playing The Blame Game. For board chairs and E.D.’s here is practical advice on how to fix your board.
Why Do So Many Nonprofits Live or Die By Special Events?
Why do so many nonprofits rely on special events revenue? This is a huge mistake and can take down a nonprofit.
You Might Have A Dysfunctional Board If…
How do you know you have a dysfunctional board? Here are the stories 11 different people shared with me.
Hey Executive Director! Time to Get a Thicker Skin!
How can you avoid being whiny or defensive when you’re criticized regularly from all sides? Even by people on YOUR side?
True Tales of Dysfunctional Boards
Here are the funniest “train wreck nonprofit board” stories that have been shared with me.
When Donors Make Demands
So when a donor pushes for a new program and implies the money depends on you saying yes, what do you do?
Is It Always Better to Promote From Within?
Internal promotions bring loyalty, understanding, industry knowledge and passion. Think Derek Jeter. Time to think about your farm team.
The Five Keys to An Effective Succession Plan
An effective succession plan is not about what to do in an emergency. It’s about organizational stability and sustainability.
How I Screwed Up My Succession Plan at GLAAD
You are not doing your job if you haven’t developed a succession plan for your nonprofit.