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Category: Non-Profit Management
Difficult Board and ED Relationships…
Nearly every ED has had at least one “difficult” board and by contrast nearly every board has had times when they have difficulties with an ED.What happens when a relationship like this goes sour? Before you are ready to throw in the towel, it helps to take a step back and reassess. In the heat…
The North Star: How to Create Measurable Passion in Our Organizations
More than a decade ago, I remember being in a strategic planning session, and we were tasked with crafting mission and vision statements for the organization. In the midst of this session, a challenge emerged in the form of a board member who staunchly advocated for longer mission and vision statements. He believed that extended…
Why Stopping Your Program Intake May Be The Best Way to Help Others (and your Organization)…
A recent conversation with a nonprofit colleague struck a chord deep inside me. We were talking about a recent program that he had funded by a government agency. He was stating how demand was so over the top that they were nearly doubling the number of individuals they were serving, compared to what the number…
Winning Your Next Grant Application With Numbers…
So there is a new grant coming out and you think your non-profit has a great chance at winning. I want to let you in on a little secret. For years, my team and I wrote grants for non-profits. We got them so much money. Considering it was not the primary focus of our business…
Why is Running a Non-Profit so Hard?
Non-profits employ over 7% of the global workforce, and closer to home in the USA, they represent over 5.7% of US GDP. They earn annual revenues of $2.62B, and yet, nearly every non-profit worries about the state of operations, cash flow, and ensuring they have operational continuity year to year. Uncertain Government Funding How does…
Making the Case for Better Wages in the Non-Profit.
Non-Profits need to pay better wages, specifically to their female employees. I know in the last month or so, the buzz has been around overpaid nonprofit leaders. I would argue, like so many, that these wages are very much needed and reflect the difficulty in leading large organizations. Further, I want to argue that we…
To Committee or Not to Committee? That is the Question…
Every non-profit I have ever been involved with, at some point gets to a level, where the question of whether or not to start using committees comes up. In today’s blog we talk about the establishing committees, why they are useful and whether or not they are right for your organization. Read on to find…
Optimizing Your Nonprofit’s Leadership: Legal Requirements and Best Practices for Board Composition Or How Many to Use and When
For any nonprofit organization, the board of directors plays a pivotal role in strategic oversight and governance. Establishing an effective board is not just about meeting legal requirements; it’s about embracing best practices that underpin the nonprofit’s success. I often used to get questions about what is the best size for my board of directors.…