10 Ways Boards Screw Up Leadership Transitions
I spoke to a board chair once who oversaw a search for a new E.D. when the current one left after a strong tenure. The hire was kind of a disaster….
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Ep 73: The Arc of a Successful Capital Campaign (with Eric Javier)
You need to make a huge leap in your nonprofit. And so you require a significant amount of money in a certain period of time. You may need a capital campaign.
Ep 71: A Smart Nonprofit Budgeting Process (with Hilda Polanco)
Is your nonprofit budgeting process a royal pain or a living, breathing plan for your leaders to determine your organization’s priorities?
The 8 Habits of Highly Effective Nonprofit Leaders
Here are 8 habits that all great nonprofit leaders have in common. Habit 4? Ask really good questions…
A Simple Way to Conduct an Executive Director Performance Review (Free Template)
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.
Ep 53: Asking for Money Isn’t Sexy… But Philanthropy Is (with Claire Axelrad)
Neuroscientists confirm that when somebody gives a donation, it lights up the same part of the brain as having sex or eating chocolate. So why does fundraising give so many adults the creeps? And how to you build a culture of philanthropy where everyone understands how they can effectively contribute?
It’s Time to Hire Your First Development Staffer
Congrats! Your nonprofit is ready to make its first development hire. Who exactly should you be looking for? My downloadable job description should help.
The Roles and Responsibilities of the Board Chair and Executive Director
Let me break it down for you: The roles and responsibilities of the Executive Director, the board chair, and the grey area where you need to work together.
Is It Ever OK to Micromanage Staff?
Are you a micromanager? And is it always such a bad thing to micromanage? Maybe not. Here are some ways to tell the difference and some antidotes if you are micromanaging your staff.
3 Tools Every Remote Staff or Board Member Needs
Here are the 3 more important tools we use to help facilitate communications and project management when people aren’t in the same physical space.
How to Fire Someone
You have folks who are rockstars. Some you’re not sure about. And those who really just need to get off at the next stop. Here’s how to kick ’em to the curb.
5 Ways to Expand Your Pool of Donors and Volunteers
Ever feel like you’re always fishing in the same pond? Here are 5 ways you can expand your pool of donors, volunteers, staff members, and board members too.