Tag: boards

  • Why Non-Profits Need an Organizational North Star

    Why Non-Profits Need an Organizational North Star

    In my past life as a Consultant, I remember often working with organizations to develop and implement strategic plans, to identify metrics and to develop tracking tools. Often times, I would get resistance from some organizations stating” we don’t have time for all of this”, or ” there are too many metrics to track across…

  • I’m a Treasurer on a Non-Profit Board. Now What???

    I’m a Treasurer on a Non-Profit Board. Now What???

    Early on in my career, I was asked to be a treasurer of a nonprofit board of directors. At the time, I was on maternity leave, worked in the finance space, and thought this organization, near my home, was a good place to stay involved and make some friends while I stayed home for a…

  • Navigating Turbulent Times: The Crisis in Nonprofit Leadership

    Navigating Turbulent Times: The Crisis in Nonprofit Leadership

    In the world of nonprofit leadership, the toll of burnout is a story we hear too often. Consider the case of an Executive Director, a colleague, who steered a youth-focused nonprofit from a fledgling initiative into a beacon of hope for thousands. The organization, under this leader’s guidance, became a transformative force in the community.…