I would venture to guess you have been involved with organizations who have a few board members who are passionately dedicated, while others are just along for the ride. These may be the most obvious extremes but there are likely some in the middle who are willing to serve but need some guidance and motivation.... Read More
My mantra has always been there are "three sides to every story; yours, mine, and the accurate one." It's not much different with nonprofits, but I'm often aware of at least five perspectives - board,... Read More
I would venture to guess you have been involved with organizations who have a few board members who are passionately dedicated, while others are just along for the ride. These may be the most obvious... Read More
To the surprise of some, this article is not about privacy or security in the workplace or at home. It’s really a much simpler concept, which for some reason is being overlooked. With that in mind,... Read More
I have never liked the phrase “donor fatigue,” because I am not sure it accurately captures one of the roots of the problem. Perhaps we should consider something new, like Organization Induced Disinte... Read More
Proper planning is costly, and it’s not just about financial resources. There are ancillary costs, like human resources, political capital, opportunity costs, and donor relationships in nonprofits. Wh... Read More
Is a capital campaign in your future? Then buckle your seatbelt, get ready for the ride of your life, and remember, it's never too early to start planning. As an overview, there are at least four key... Read More
What do you say when you don't know what to say? Hopefully, nothing. Unfortunately, most of us tend to want to fill the gaps with what are known as "filler words." Those words can be, you know, ahh,... Read More
You may recall “Mission Impossible” debuting on television and later evolving into a successful film franchise. However, in the nonprofit and business sectors, some see “mission impossible” in the pr... Read More
It is my mission to be certain your mission becomes an exemplary mission. Had enough talk about the mission? Unfortunately, some leaders have. Yes, in 2020 the talk of mission statements has waned a b... Read More
