Board Development, Engagement/Recruitment, Leadership, Organizational Development
People generally have pretty strong feelings about nonprofit board meetings. On one end of the spectrum, I often hear comments like this: “Sometimes I’m sitting there on a Tuesday night, away from my family and my dinner and even my TV… And I imagine sending a...
Board Development, Events, Fundraising
A few years ago, I interviewed a donor as part of a project and I asked about how she decides where to give. The donor lit up and said, “I’ll tell you about the newest place I’m giving!” She proceeded to tell me a story about an event she and her partner had...
Board Development, Leadership, Organizational Development, Self-awareness
Some of the most effective leaders I know make learning a priority: for themselves, for their teams, and for their organizations. Skillful leaders tend to be naturally curious about new ideas and different perspectives. They have vision and opinions, for sure, but...
Board Development, Fundraising, Leadership
Throughout my time as a fundraising consultant, I’ve found that many nonprofit organizations only use the bottom line to measure their fundraising success. Whether you’re using a development revenue report, or simply the monthly financial statements, relying solely on...
Board Development, Search and Hire
New year, new board members – at least, we know many of you are hoping that is what the new year will bring! In light of that, this month Nonprofit Notes asked four of our contributing authors to share an idea to inspire better board recruiting. In the sections below...
Board Development, Leadership, Managing Conflict, Strategic Planning
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change” – Wayne Dyer Many of us may be familiar with the parable of The Elephant. In the story four people are blindfolded and lead into a room with an elephant. When they come out they are asked...
