Most organizations conduct a periodic process called strategic planning. Oddly, these exercises tend not to be strategic and few produce…
Alarmingly few of the nonprofit Executive Directors and Board members I work with spend significant time and effort on networking…
Advocacy is a critical function of any nonprofit and is considered a core competency of many nonprofit organizations. It is…
A recent survey of nonprofit organizations performed by the folks at BDO revealed that only 11% of nonprofits surveyed are…
There is a significant relationship between culture and strategy. Managing that relationship can be a tricky business. Alignment of culture…
Boards and executives cannot know everything that nonprofits need them to know! Projects or challenges sometimes need specialized knowledge. Volunteer…
I have the privilege of working with numerous nonprofit Boards and am amazed at dedication and care exhibited by most…
Nonprofit leaders face unique challenges; however, it is inexcusable for leaders to treat staff with disrespect, indifference or worse. Issues…
With the recent news stories on the US Post Office, I started thinking about the real challenges it faces. While…
Some of the most familiar metrics are lagging as they describe what has happened in the past. These include revenue,…
