Executive DirectorsDear Joan: My Workload Just Doubled and I Need a Raiseby Joan GarryDear 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?Read Now
Executive DirectorsWhen Should You Hire Your First Development Director?by Seth RosenWhile making any hire is often as much art as science, here is my three-question checklist to decide if it’s time to make your first development hire.Read Now
Board of DirectorsHow to Make Your Donors Feel Like a Million Bucksby Joan GarryWhen people give to causes that are deeply meaningful to them, they feel like a million bucks. Here’s how to create true donor love.Read Now
Executive DirectorsA Planning Guide for Board Meeting Agendasby Joan GarryBoard meetings should not sneak up on anyone. In fact, you should be able to plan the meeting agendas for an entire year, in advance! Here’s how to…Read Now
Executive Directors10 Books Every Nonprofit Leader Should Readby Joan GarryEven if you read only 1 of these, it will be a real investment in your professional growth and will help make the work you do even more remarkable.Read Now
Board of DirectorsWhy Nonprofits Never Have Enough Moneyby Joan GarryHere’s a budget process that will engage and inspire your board to raise even more money than you were planning to budget for in the first place.Read Now
Board of DirectorsDear Joan: Do We Need a Deputy Director?by Joan GarryDear 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?Read Now
Executive DirectorsWhy Hire a Mediocre Employee?by Joan GarryYou need to fill a position. You have a candidate. She’s OK. Not a rock star. Here’s the best advice I have for you. STOP! Read this first.Read Now
Board of DirectorsYour 10 Favorite Posts of 2015by Joan GarryOK, time to look back on 2015. I’m going to give it my best shot. There are times when I can’t remember what happened yesterday.Read Now
Board of DirectorsThe Top 10 Reasons to Be Thankful You Work at a Nonprofitby Joan Garry#8 – One less thing to worry about: the size of my year-end bonus!Read Now
Executive DirectorsThe Best Ice Breaker of All Time For Nonprofit Retreatsby Joan GarryIce breakers are the worst, right? So when I facilitate a retreat, I always promise “NO ICE BREAKERS!” Confession time. I do use an ice breaker, and it’s…Read Now
Executive DirectorsThe Boss Who Just Can’t Say Noby Joan GarryIf your boss has the “curse of the pleaser” this post is for you. Your boss won’t push back when those in power make crazy requests. And you bear the brunt.Read Now
