What a Taekwondo Master and Piano Teacher Taught Me
It is amazing how every day life can help shape our thinking in areas we never thought would be impacted by unrelated activities…and so I thought!
The Take-Away, How to Make Your Events Unforgettable?
Why do we have one-time attendees at our events and never see them again? Delivering value goes far beyond just delivering content.
Governance Reboot in 2016 is Necessary
You have an ineffective Board of Directors and they know it and ask for help! This is the perfect opportunity to re-engineer decision-making in your organization and increase nimbleness and innovation.
Why Do We Waste Time At Board Meetings?
How many times do we say that we want our board of directors meetings to run more efficiently? Poorly run board meetings are the number one reason why there is a lack of focus around strategic issues.
The Case for Annual Board Orientation
Imagine starting a new job with a gamut of responsibilities and there is no orientation or manual. Volunteers accept a role but may not understand their duties as trustees and a fiduciaries on behalf of the membership.
The Biggest Mistake Any Nonprofit Should Avoid in 2016
A Harvard Business Article lists the 17 Fundament Traits of Organizational Effectiveness. The first and most poignant one is that “everyone [in your organization] has a good idea of the decisions and actions for which he or she is responsible.”
10 Free (or almost free) Technology Tools To Communicate, Build Your Brand And Gather Data
Nonprofit technology budgets are shrinking but the need for robust technologies is growing. Organizations with both small and large budgets can benefit from these 10 tools that can help collect data, improve communications and provide additional capacity.
Building a Sustainable Organization
A sustainable nonprofit organization is one that “…meets the needs of the present without compromising the well-being of future generations.” – United Nation’s Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development: Our Common Future
Success in Succession, Planning For The Future
Imagine losing your organization’s chief paid staff person or executive director. An unexpected vacancy could take many months to fill and is very costly and disruptive to the organization.
Succession Planning Is More Than A One Time Event
Imagine losing your organization’s chief paid staff person or executive director. An unexpected vacancy could take many months to fill and is very costly and disruptive to the organization.