During a global pandemic, just keeping a job can be tricky. But at some point, everyone will be in the driver’s seat again regarding their own career path. And the question often is, “Do I stay, or do I go?”
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If you’re the executive director or CEO of a nonprofit, and you think you don’t have the time to be a leadership coach to your nonprofit team, you place your organization at a disadvantage.
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Faced with uncertainty, lack of information or the need to make a quick decision, humans often default to “going with their gut.” Psychologists will tell you “the gut” is what they call “heuristics,” kind of mental shortcuts.
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Even before the pandemic, nonprofits had trouble keeping staff. Unfortunately, the situation that has transpired in 2020 only made things worse. However, it’s essential to remember that philanthropy is a significant part of making sure everyone in our communities remains afloat.
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For many who work in the nonprofit sector, just as we see in business, some leaders excel, and others do not. There’s a perception that there is worse leadership in the social good sector than the for-profit one. However, I think that could be overblown.
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If you intend to make a career of being a nonprofit executive, you should consider having a business and marketing degree.
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If you lead your staff through the eyes of a coach, you will have greater empathy. Place yourself in your employee’s shoes. If an employee knows you are interested in their development on the job, they should perform in a more effective manner.
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We are constantly asking directors of development to encourage and thank their major gift officers — something that doesn’t happen enough. If you are a director of development, and you have major gift officers under your care, take note of how one DOD thanked his MGOs.
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The African proverb, “When two elephants fight, it is the grass that gets trampled,” speaks to the need for nonprofit managers to be aware of how their actions affect those they manage.
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Leaders with good judgment know when to force conformity and when to celebrate individuality. That sounds a lot like a great parent doesn’t it?
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