It turns out I have a pretty mixed track record when it comes to giving career advice. A story for another day. But you know who gives the best career advice? My wife. And the advice she once gave me is a perfect example…
Here are 8 habits that all great nonprofit leaders have in common. Habit 4? Ask really good questions…
Leading a nonprofit can feel completely overwhelming. It helps to have a clear roadmap. Here are the 5 pillars that every thriving nonprofit focuses on.
You hate your board, really? I get it. But I need to be honest, I’m kind of over folks complaining about their boards.
Are you a board member and you don’t know where to begin? I offer you a recipe for an effective, and very simple Executive Director performance review.
Why do so many nonprofit boards fall down on one of their biggest single responsibilities? The annual performance review of their Executive Director.
Make a list of friends and family. Consider causes they are engaged in. Get involved. Write a check. But that’s just the start…
You have made a transition to nonprofit leadership. It’s quite different here. Here are some tips.
I know I should take better care of myself. That I will be more effective if I am not running on fumes, but I can’t get my head to execute. Sound familiar?
Staff retreats are really important. They’re a chance to step away from your regular day-to-day stuff and focus on the bigger picture. The best retreats bring some creativity into the mix. So if you’re looking for some creative ideas for your next staff retreat, well, I’m here to help.
“Can you look through your contacts and identify folks you will talk to about our organization? We need names.” Why is this such a difficult question for board members? Here’s a way to get your board to share contacts.
Ever hear of the “Freshman 15”? You know, the 1st year of college when you put on 15 pounds due to pizza, beer, and stress? Did you know there’s an “ED 20”?