The Time I Was Attacked At A Board Meeting
You and your organization will make unpopular (read: controversial decisions). How you manage them will make all the difference.
Do People Understand Your Mission?
A very easy test to connect with stakeholders and see if they get what you do.
The Top 12 Reasons to Work in Nonprofit
There are days when it can be just plain hard to work at a nonprofit. Today and on those days, this reminder may help.
The Secret to Managing Nonprofit Staff
I was a good manager in corporate America and very good when I landed in nonprofit. Here’s the difference.
How To Give A First Rate Event Speech
Small groups or your annual gala. Here’s my proven formula for a great event speech.
Two Stories About Motivating People
Two stories, one lesson. One about the power of flowers and the other about a donor so rich he had his own zip code. What’s the lesson?
The “Recruit New Board Members Fast!” Checklist
It’s SO important to recruit the right number of the right folks. It’s a team effort – here’s the plan.
How a CEO and Board Chair Can Build an Amazing Partnership
CEO’s and Board Chairs need to get along very very well. The health of your nonprofit depends on it. Here’s how.
Before You Fire Your Development Director
Before you land on your Development Director as ‘the’ problem, take a ride through my checklist.
Is Nonprofit Overhead Too High?
Board members often see overhead as a four letter word. Funders too. Really? Time to educate about its value.
Help! My Executive Director Hates Fundraising!
PUH-lease. Before rolling the E.D. under the bus, analyze the relationship between the E.D. and the Devo Director. It needs to be an “us.” Here’s how to turn the duo into a powerful “us.”
Interpreting the Board Assessment Tool Results
Part 2: Interpreting my board assessment tool in the service of building a stronger, more effective board.