Dear Joan: HELP! Our Entire Staff Quit!
“I am a board member for an organization where the entire staff has resigned. What is the best way to resolve this with no staff and no resources to hire any?”
Dear Joan: The Board Fired the CEO and Took Over!
Never hesitate to shoot me an email with questions you have or blog post ideas. Ideas from my readers drive most of my content.
My Book is Finally Done! Now What?
My book is done and launching on March 6! Find out the details here and consider joining my launch team!
Dear Joan: Can I Ask For Donations at a Ticketed Event?
Never hesitate to shoot me an email with questions you have or blog post ideas. Ideas from my readers drive most of my content.
Dear Joan: My Workload Just Doubled and I Need a Raise
Dear Joan: You just got a huge amount of new work dumped on you but your nonprofit doesn’t have a lot of money. Should you demand a raise?
Dear Joan: Do We Need a Deputy Director?
Dear Joan: Here’s a question for you. Is it time for a Deputy Director? Wouldn’t that solve the problem and compensate for our Executive Director’s financial liabilities?
Dear Joan: Is There a Smart Way to Fire Someone?
Generally speaking, bad employees don’t just disappear so I don’t see this as a viable strategy. Here’s a better one.
Dear Joan: How Do I Handle a Racist Board Member?
A racist board member. Over-reliance on special events. Hiring an Executive Director for the first time. These are the topics in this month’s edition of “Dear Joan”.
Dear Joan: How Do I Fire a Donor?
Dear Joan: Here’s a question for you. Can we break up with a donor? A high maintenance one who causes more trouble than their money or engagement is…
Dear Joan: There’s Too Much On My Plate
My advice to a new Executive Director who is struggling to find time to oversee operations AND successfully fundraise.
Dear Joan: Our Founder Just Can’t Let Go
Each week, readers send emails asking for nonprofit advice, practical solutions, or just general “therapy”.
