A Step-by-Step Recipe For Meaningful Board Engagement
An engaged board is a high-functioning board. Keep reading to learn how to empower your board to engage in strategic decision making for your nonprofit.
My Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Runs Deep
Earlier this year, I shared my commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with you and asked you to hold me accountable. I am still on the journey, and I am excited to share an update with you in this video!
How to Fire a Nonprofit Employee (Gracefully)
Firing an employee is never easy. But letting a colleague who’s not a good fit stay for too long can get in the way of your mission. Here’s how to do this more gracefully, even if you’re a natural people pleaser.
Make Nonprofit Storytelling Your Super Power
Nonprofit storytelling can light a fire in the belly of any and everyone you meet and inspire them to join your mission. Keep reading to learn the way and get a free template to help you get your storytelling right.
Helping the Helpers: My New and Improved Blog
This blog has been a go-to resource for nonprofit leaders over the past 10 years… and now it’s faster, more mobile-friendly, and all about helping the helpers. Keep reading to learn more about the improvements we’ve made with you in mind.
Before You Dissolve Your Nonprofit…
Bills are piling up, team members are leaving for new opportunities, your board is questioning if the investment is even worth it… is it time to dissolve your nonprofit organization? Keep reading to find out.
Is Servant Leadership the Right Approach for Nonprofit Leaders?
Let’s talk about servant leadership — is it an oxymoron (like jumbo shrimp)? Is this approach the reason so many nonprofit leaders burn out? Keep reading to uncover the truth about this often debated approach to leadership.
“Nonprofits Are Run Worse Than Corporations…” (and Other Harmful Myths)
You’ve probably heard at least one of these myths about nonprofits before…keep reading as I debunk some of the most common misconceptions about the nonprofit sector.
Mission Creep Can Turn Your Org Into a Circus
Learn how to spot the signs of mission creep and keep your board and staff focused on what’s actually most important to your nonprofit.
Do You Understand Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Is So Important?
Nonprofit organizations MUST engage in work around diversity, equity and inclusion. In this blog post, I talk about why DEI work matters for nonprofits and the people they serve.
Nonprofits, Leadership, and the Great Resignation
The Great Resignation (also known as the Big Quit) is here and it’s the real deal — and nonprofits are not immune to it. In this video, I share the three key factors that influence overall job satisfaction and give my advice on how to keep your people as this trend continues.
What to Expect From Me in 2022
Welcome to 2022, nonprofit leaders! In this video blog, I share what I believe is my most important mission for the upcoming year.