Visionary nonprofit leaders don’t wait for perfect clarity. They find a way forward—even when the path is foggy. Do you find yourself: Stuck in crisis mode instead of building the future? Worried that the distance between now and your vision is growing? Feeling like “wait and see” is[…]
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Making the Board Case for Strategic Planning for New Nonprofit CEO You fought for this role—and the salary to match. Now, months in, you see bigger challenges than expected. You need a strategic planning process, but the budget is tight. What if the board sees this ask as[…]
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I hope you never need this post. Unfortunately, you will. Every nonprofit leader faces challenges, some from external sources like disasters, financial markets, and shifting polities. Others come from within—board conflicts, staff burnout, or donor uncertainty. During crisis times, it can feel impossible to move forward. But effective[…]
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Nonprofit Leaders: Ready to Move, But No Roadmap? You have a vision but no clear way forward. Waiting for a ready-made path won’t get you there—you must build it. But that doesn’t mean starting from scratch. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. With over 35[…]
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A newsletter this morning announced a nonprofit board’s decision to cease operations, including laying off the staff of a local nonprofit. The blurb stood out because the first part announced the closing and the second the CEO’s response. The CEO outlined steps already underway to keep the[…]
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