Strategy to the Rescue: Here’s Hope and 5 Terrific Examples
If everything’s going well in your nonprofit, working to solve your most significant problem might not matter. But if you’re challenged, it matters a lot.[…]
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What’s the Difference Between Strategy and Planning?
Perhaps you’re confused about the difference between strategy and planning. Many confuse strategy and planning, though they differ. It’s helpful to get the term right,[…]
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What’s the Most Valuable Work Nonprofit Execs Do?
And, do you have what’s needed to get it done? At first glance, the most valuable work of a nonprofit CEO or executive director seems[…]
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Is Your Strategic Plan a Keeper or a Tosser?
Does your nonprofit strategic plan pass the smell tests? If not, your plan may be junk. Effective strategic plans generate alignment and both a unique strategy and a master[…]
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12 Interview Questions for Nonprofit CEO Candidates to Find a Perfect Fit
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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Stuck on Your Vision? 4 Ways to Overcome Hurdles
I was pinned under a 200-pound guy, and he had scissors. The volunteer assignment was simple: help a young man with developmental disabilities learn a[…]
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7 New Nonprofit CEO Success Secrets
Start Strong: Lessons from New Executives I recently contacted 60 new nonprofit CEOs to learn what surprised them in their first months in their new[…]
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Is the Sky Really Falling? Overcoming Team Negativity
When the CEO announced that the construction was finished on time and on budget, the board launched into complaints instead of rejoicing. Working with a[…]
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Not Just a Wall Placard: How to Use Your Vision Every Day
Your vision. You struggle writing it word by word. When you finally get it right, you display it on your website, grants, and brochures. You[…]
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How to Get Your Life Back: Establish Nonprofit Board Office Hours
You’re about to sit down to dinner when you get a text from a board member. You’re in a meaningful conversation with your best friend,[…]
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