The One Thing Every Executive Director Needs Right Now
If you have an Executive Director in your life, please read this post closely and take action today. Here’s the action I have in mind….
The Letter You Hope You Never Have to Send
Somebody connected to your org dies. You want to send out a letter. Does this statement say what your organization wants to say and how does that align with what people need to hear?
5 Steps the Best Boards Are Taking Right Now
Here are five ways your board can be helpful to your organization right now. Because how you navigate this crisis will also define how you recover.
True Leadership in the Time of Corona
You may find this story hard to read. It’s about an action taken by a nonprofit leader in time of crisis. Take a minute to consider three key lessons.
When You Can’t Meet In Person
I believe that meetings, designed as virtual gatherings, can be very valuable. As valuable as in person? An unfair comparison if you ask me.
Ignite Your Board Members’ Passion
Here’s a simple equation I use to equip board members with the enthusiasm and tools they need to become real ambassadors.
How Nonprofits Can Take Advantage of the 2020 Election Cycle
Listen up! The 2020 election presents a HUGE opportunity for your nonprofit. Here’s how to take advantage of it.
Let’s Play the New Year’s Eve Game!
Let’s play The New Year’s Eve Game! It’s a very simple look back on the year. You need a way to capture a list of no more than 10 things.
Holiday Gifts for Nonprofit Readers
Want to give a great gift to a nonprofit staff or board member? Any of these terrific books would be perfect and very leader should read these.
How My Recent Vacation Changed Me
My recent vacation was life changing. But it also taught me an important lesson about gratitude that doesn’t require going halfway around the world.
The Dirtiest Word in Nonprofits
It was somewhere around day 60 of my tenure as the Executive Director of GLAAD when I figured out the dirtiest word in nonprofits. Want a hint?
What’s The Single Best Sign of a Healthy Nonprofit?
OK, you can only pick one. I’ll give you two hints. (1) It’s not the financial statement. (2) It’s not a rock star executive director. Thinking caps on?