Association CPR – Commitment, Performance and Results
In an association, CPR may restore life to an under-performing organization. In this case CPR represents a renewal of Commitment, Performance and Results.
Are You the “Up Periscope” For Your Organization?
The nonprofit world is seeing a downturn in volunteerism, a squeeze on its revenue streams and rising competition. How can you be the “up periscope” for your organization to see what is ahead and to make important course changes to maintain your organization’s relevance?
Top Ten Myths at the Board Table
You might have heard this one at the board table, “we cannot make a profit.” Or, the always popular, “anybody can do the ED’s job.” These are the myths that are promulgating boards across the country.
The Board Assessment In Three Easy Stages
Assessing not only once but many times in different forms helps to move us from a static annual process to one that is more of a progress check in, which allows for continuous improvement and in “doing what is necessary” for your organization’s constituents.
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.
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.
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.