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October 8, 2022

The “Secret Reason” that CEOs Embark on Strategic Planning

Many nonprofit CEOs contact me to create a nonprofit strategic plan or update one, and almost always, the engagement discussion includes the other CEO’s goal[…]

September 28, 2022

Do You Have the Right Development Director? Take this Quiz

Have you ever hired the “perfect” development director only to be disappointed? The individual looked good on paper and interviewed well—yet they failed to meet[…]

September 26, 2022

Nonprofit Strategy for Strategic Planning Haters

You announce that it’s time to do nonprofit strategic planning, and you get resistance. Board member rolls their eyes or even verbally say, “I hate[…]

September 15, 2022

Bump Up Your Board Show Notes

Drat! Nearly every member wears a “resting bored face“ five minutes into your board meeting.” You’ve lost them—again. You know it doesn’t have to be[…]

August 19, 2022

Maximizing Between Meeting Board Engagement

You want your board members to join lively discussions, provide insightful guidance, and commit to in-between activities that further your mission and grow your connections.[…]

August 19, 2022

What is Board Engagement? What’s the Best Way to Create It?

“It’s not about a notebook or a checklist,” explains Audrey, a nonprofit CEO with super board engagement. “Most of our board members serve on many[…]

August 3, 2022

When Boards Know Their Role & Still Fail to Help Fundraise

I lead a Zoom board workshop. When the board reviewed how well they were fulfilling their responsibilities, they found an area that needed work: Ensuring[…]

August 2, 2022

How to Prevent Board Meeting Zombies

At board meetings, do your nonprofit board member look like zombies? Like they are watching a video instead of engaging in a critical discussion? Disengaged[…]

July 27, 2022

9 Ways to Engage Your Board at Virtual Meetings

Virtual nonprofit board meetings are here to stay. Nonprofit leaders have adopted them for keeps. Why? Members don’t have to drive, can wear their PJs,[…]

July 13, 2022

12 Must-Ask Questions for Your CEO Interviews

You’ve experienced it. People exchange forced smiles. The person at the front desk tersely answers your questions. Everything is professional, but your gut tells you[…]

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