Got a Case of Uncertainty Paralysis?
No matter how you slice it, non-profit governance is messy. One dynamic I see played out over and over again that holds organizations back from wise action—comes down to confusion on two fronts.
From the desk of
Kimberley
It’s the year of the hybrid—and we don’t mean cars
Whether digital or in-person, it is not the platform that matters. It’s the structure. In other words: the meeting’s design.
Money isn’t the answer when it comes to fundraising
Money is a lagging indicator. Say what?! I see a lot of hand-wringing when it comes to fundraising. It’s easy to get stuck thinking that money is the answer—it’s not.
Light at the end of the pandemic tunnel…now what?
“My board wants to do a strategic plan in four hours. Is that possible?” A few weeks back, a prospective client sent me this question.
The Seductive Trap of “Strategic Planning”
It’s not the plan —it’s the thinking. We work with a lot of leaders to create “strategic plans.” But this can be a seductive trap.
Advice to Start the New Year Right
Hindsight is 20/20, but if this past year left us with any nuggets of wisdom, it’s that a thriving nonprofit can truly weather any storm.