Strategic planning is more than a document—it’s your nonprofit’s power tool to solve governance challenges, address staff issues, and overcome sticky long-term obstacles. If the[…]
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A board member offers a suggestion. Then another. Before you know it, they’re directing staff, questioning decisions, and stepping into day-to-day operations. What started as[…]
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I despise waste. Whether it’s spoiled leftovers in the fridge or lights left on, it grates on me. It’s a trait I inherited, likely from[…]
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Nonprofit Strategic Planning Guide: This guide simplifies nonprofit strategic planning. It’s designed to clear confusion and focus on what’s important.
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Whether you’re new to board member assessments or looking for a fresh approach, these free tools will help your nonprofit board stay aligned, accountable, and[…]
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Board meetings take time and resources. You recruit, update, prepare, attend, and follow up. Your board members devote half a day per meeting, including prep[…]
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Recently, as I waited with a nonprofit CEO of a social service agency for board members to join a virtual meeting, we quickly dove into[…]
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Effective governance is crucial for the success of any nonprofit. However, when a board begins to regularly micromanage, it can hinder the work of the[…]
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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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Most board meeting end “with a whimper.”* If you would like to end your meeting with a wow, instead of a whimper, ask everyone to[…]
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