Build Upon the Mission
Every nonprofit has a mission or a statement of purpose. It communicates the organization’s reason for existence and public benefit.
Innovation or Evolution in your Organization?
How important is innovation versus evolution? Do non-profit organizations today innovate or evolve or is it a combination of the two?
The Member Minute and Mission Moment
Directors are expected to represent the interests of members. At board meetings it seems like the board is disconnected or unaware of the membership.
Freedom to Associate
We are fortunate to benefit from the First Amendment to the US Constitution in 1791 affording the rights to association: Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech and the Right to Petition of Government.
Founder’s Syndrome
Imagine how uncomfortable the board was to hear the founder of the organization assert that although the bylaws prescribed term limits, he was not ready to step aside.
“Jump the Curve” With Your Nonprofit Organization in 2016: 10 Ways to Remain Relevant
What do we need to do in 2016 not only move our organization forward to but to make a leap forward or “jump the curve” in how we compete and deliver member value?
Say What?
These examples are real-life questions that were asked by board members.
Helping Your Board Develop a Sense of Urgency and Improve Decision-Making
How many times do we feel like we are stuck driving through mud in our organizations waiting for a key decision to be made on a sensitive or urgent issue?
7 Tips for Managing the Most Precious Resource in 2017 – Time
The most precious resource in the world is not gold but something more valuable, time.
Changing Dynamics in the Board Room
As of the first quarter of 2015, the Millennial generation is the largest portion of the U.S. workforce and your association’s market of members and leaders.