Hiring a Bad Executive Director
Here are 10 easy steps to hiring a bad executive director. Do the opposite and you stand a chance of making a great hire.
When It’s Time To Leave Your Job
Here’s the story of why I left GLAAD and some advice for those trying to decide whether to stay or go.
Is It Always Better to Promote From Within?
Internal promotions bring loyalty, understanding, industry knowledge and passion. Think Derek Jeter. Time to think about your farm team.
The Big Mistake That’s Hurting Your Nonprofit (and How to Fix It)
Handle your elevator pitch the right way and you’ll get more volunteers, donations, engagement and awareness. Here’s how to get it right.
A Meaningful and Inexpensive Staff Gift
Give your staff and board a meaningful and inexpensive gift (under $2) on Jan 6 to welcome in the new year. Here’s my recipe.
How To Create a Successful Special Event
5 keys to a successful special event. Each requires a little extra planning but aren’t your guests worth it?
The Five Fundraising Mistakes You Need To Stop Making Now!
Here are 5 big fat fundraising mistakes you should stop making immediately.
How to Get Nonprofit Press on the Cheap
Your nonprofit needs PR but can’t afford a communications director. Got it. Here’s how one nonprofit got itself lots of press for free.
The Staff Didn’t Want To Hire Me
When should staff be involved in the search for a new leader at a nonprofit? To what degree? Here’s a process to consider.
Questions From My Readers
A new monthly feature where I answers questions from my readers. Bet many of you have the same ones.
Do People Understand Your Mission?
A very easy test to connect with stakeholders and see if they get what you do.
Do More With Less. Really? Maybe Time To Say No.
If you don’t learn to say no, your organization becomes a world of half-assed yesses.