The Top 12 Reasons to Work in Nonprofit
There are days when it can be just plain hard to work at a nonprofit. Today and on those days, this reminder may help.
The Secret to Managing Nonprofit Staff
I was a good manager in corporate America and very good when I landed in nonprofit. Here’s the difference.
Two Stories About Motivating People
Two stories, one lesson. One about the power of flowers and the other about a donor so rich he had his own zip code. What’s the lesson?
Is Nonprofit Overhead Too High?
Board members often see overhead as a four letter word. Funders too. Really? Time to educate about its value.
Help! My Executive Director Hates Fundraising!
PUH-lease. Before rolling the E.D. under the bus, analyze the relationship between the E.D. and the Devo Director. It needs to be an “us.” Here’s how to turn the duo into a powerful “us.”
(Guest Post) My Heart Monitor and Staff Burnout
Staff burnout is a two way street. Here’s a guest post from my former Devo Director (Type A just like me) with her perspective on pushing way too hard. Hint: palpitations are involved.
My Biggest Professional Mistake
Work-life balance matters. Here’s how a certain, very common management style (mine) nearly resulted in the death of a dear friend and colleague.
Young People Are Very Smart
Too often, nonprofits think that social media is “over there” rather than “right here,” core to the communications strategy. My students at UPenn saw this firsthand this semester. They taught me a thing or two. And those lessons led me to five actions you can take.
Can’t Afford Staff Raises? What’s a Board To Do?
If it’s been awhile since the budget included staff raises and if money is tight (these things go together), here’s an outside the box idea about how you might find the money.
The Most Important Lesson I Learned From George H. W. Bush
When is a thank you note not just a thank you note? When you get a thank you note for your thank you note.