Category: Leadership
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Does your nonprofit pass the marshmallow test?
One of the most famous social-science studies was the marshmallow test. Put a marshmallow in front of a preschool aged child and tell the child they can have a second…
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Relentlessly Focus on Relationships
This is a republication of Chapter 1 of Why Organizations Thrive. Organizations that thrive relentlessly focus on relationships. This must begin with the Executive Director and the Executive Director’s relationships.…
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Pros and Cons of ED Transition Processes
I was recently asked to write up some pros and cons for an organization when it comes to different hiring approaches to take for an upcoming Executive Director transition. Here’s…
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Another technique for being strategic
I recently blogged about the importance of being strategic as an organization and one technique for being so modeled after Paul Covey’s insight about effective people focusing on important tasks…
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One technique for being more strategic
I’ve recently been thinking about the concept of organizations being strategic. Being strategic is a choice made by successful nonprofits. There are a lot of ways nonprofits fail to be…
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Why Volunteers and a Spiderman Theory
Why Volunteers and a Spiderman Theory of Volunteer Responsibility Most organizations with whom I consult make some effort to involve volunteers. Some are wildly successful. Others are not. There are…
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Creating a “Time” Budget
As a consultant, one thing I often observe is that clients routinely have staff who are working far more hours than is sustainable. Moreover, they often have little idea where…
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Thoughts on developing a culture of philanthropy
Beyond the nuts and bolts of fundraising, one topic that often emerges when I work with clients is how to imbue the organization with a culture that supports fundraising growth.…
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Tips for “Virtual” Meetings
This blog was originally drafted in 2016. A lot has changed on the virtual meeting front since them, although many fundamentals remain the same. I periodically update it to reflect…
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Should your nonprofit use a Resource Council?
A Resource Council. A Council of Leaders. These are two names I’ve experienced as alternatives to an “Advisory Board,” which is more common in the nonprofit world. What I like…