Executive Issues

Many organizations encounter common nonprofit hurdles on the path toward making a difference. Nonprofits across the world are delivering real quantifiable value to the communities in which they serve...

In any industry sector, it is vital to own your story. This is especially true in the nonprofit sector where many prospective donors rely on nonprofit evaluation sites, like Charity Navigator, for making decisions on what organizations to give money...

Many organizations encounter common nonprofit hurdles on the path toward making a difference. Here is how to overcome a few of the most common challenges. Nonprofits across the world are delivering real quantifiable value to the communities in which they serve. Just the other day, I had the opportunity to speak with an organization that […]

One lasting and successful quality of a nonprofit leader—I believe any leader—is being genuine, transparent and having a strong moral compass. Being genuine means being authentic and real. What you see is what you get. This is a leader who doesn’t have a public persona, and then one that his or her staff and family must deal with...

Many organizations encounter common nonprofit hurdles on the path toward making a difference. Here is how to overcome a few of the most common challenges. Nonprofits across the world are delivering real quantifiable value to the communities in which they serve. Just the other day, I had the opportunity to speak with an organization that […]

What does it mean for a nonprofit board to “support” its executive director? A bevy of organization development consultants promote a principle, to which I also subscribe: Nonprofit boards have one employee, and that employee is the executive director/CEO...

In today’s competitive nonprofit market, it’s imperative for nonprofit leadership teams to determine short-term and long-term goals, systematically strategize their fundraising initiatives and manage their staff members as effectively and efficiently as possible...

In the process of creating a 12-month strategic plan, there is a lot of focus on: soliciting, preparing proposals, thanking the donor and reporting back the impact of that donor’s gift. But, what we have found can really make a difference in nonprofit impact are the small, personal touches that let the donor know you know them...

Many organizations encounter common nonprofit hurdles on the path toward making a difference. Here is how to overcome a few of the most common challenges. Nonprofits across the world are delivering real quantifiable value to the communities in which they serve. Just the other day, I had the opportunity to speak with an organization that […]

Studies show that nonprofit organization executives have an increased susceptibility to over-extend themselves, especially if their idea of a personal mission aligns with the mission of their organization. The irony? The leader feels like he or she is doing the right thing by giving too much of themselves for the organization, but is hurting the organization by burning themselves out prematurely...