
Part 1: Why great nonprofit leaders leave
The sector press has been forecasting a leadership transition tsunami for some time as baby boomers step away from long-tenured leadership positions. But there’s more to the story than just age.
The sector press has been forecasting a leadership transition tsunami for some time as baby boomers step away from long-tenured leadership positions. But there’s more to the story than just age.
Deadlines and disruption can put leaders in fix-it mode. This might work in the short-term—but what are the long-term effects on those you lead?
In times of uncertainty, it can be especially tough to make sense of data and we can lose sight of the end game. Here are three tips to help.
Leadership is kinda like saying yes to the exit row on an airplane. Lots of legroom. But in an emergency—the responsibility is all too real.
The scarcity mindset is pervasive in the nonprofit sector. Of course, not just the nonprofit sector falls prey to scarcity thinking. It’s all around us. But, it’s common across the sector
Leadership is fuzzy. It can also be lonely. Have you considered the power of the power of the coaching circle?
Still trying to keep up with the metaphorical Jones’ when it comes to fundraising strategies? It’s time we ground ourselves in the “fund”amentals.
Hope is not a strategy; it’s a discipline. And we can practice it every day. Use the “MVV” to ground yourself in what matters most.
People often ask me for fundraising tips to boost giving as if there is a magic formula. Well, there is! And it’s simpler than you think. The key? Love.
In a season of new growth and possibilities, it’s time we tidy up our perspective and refocus on our purpose.
Selecting the perfect combination of characteristics for your board may feel like an elaborate game of Guess Who, but understanding the right balance of personalities is easier than you think.
Whether you’re a board member or the incoming CEO in the trenches of transitioning, a leader’s ability to connect, communicate and build relationships with people is core to success.
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