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.
Joan’s Top 5 Nonprofit Leadership Blog Posts of 2021
The new year is upon us. Check out my top 5 nonprofit leadership blog posts of 2021 to brush up on the fundamentals of nonprofit fundraising, budgeting, board service, and so much more!
An Inspiring Hanukkah Message For Every Nonprofit Leader
You’ve gone above and beyond all day long, all year long. But, sometimes it can feel like you are totally out of fuel. In this post, I share a Hanukkah-inspired lesson that will help you overcome nonprofit burnout and reignite your passion for the work.
6 Ways to Thank Your Nonprofit Board Members
Your nonprofit board members may not be perfect, but they are committed. Here are 6 ways to thank them for all that they do.
3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Working For A Nonprofit
There are quite a few things that I wish I knew when I moved from corporate America to the nonprofit world. But there are three things in particular that really stick out. I share them with you in this video.
An Easy Nonprofit Budget Template (+ How to Use It)
Here’s a practical, easy-to-use nonprofit budget template that will make crunching the numbers with your board easier than ever. Keep reading to access your free download and learn how to make the most of it.