Leading from Experience: Why Diversity Is Critical for Nonprofits
March 22, 2022 at 8:48 am

When I stepped into the leadership role at Chicago Scholars more than a year ago, I began searching for other nonprofit leaders of color so we could share and learn from our common experiences in navigating the nonprofit landscape. I knew I’d have to look far and wide for these peers, as it’s common knowledge in our world that diversity is lagging at the highest levels.

You Are Champions of Hope
March 22, 2022 at 8:19 am

Keeping hope alive describes what the nonprofit sector is about. Humanitarian relief to Ukrainian refugees and in-country citizens has been extraordinary. We see hope alive in the surge in charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations.

Should Nonprofit Staff Volunteer Alongside Volunteers?
March 18, 2022 at 9:00 am

I had spent much of my time on Saturday as a staff member, volunteering to collaborate with volunteers on a special project. Needless to say, I was tired as I authored this article on Sunday. 

Why Your Nonprofit Does Not Need an Executive Committee
March 17, 2022 at 12:21 pm

Did you know that it is possible to have a nonprofit board committee that has more power and authority than the full board? No, I’m not making this up. This is most often in the form of a standing executive committee described in the by-laws.

The Great Resignation Hits the C-Suite 
March 16, 2022 at 12:01 pm

The Great Resignation has hit the C-suite — maybe yours. This phenomenon had been slowly percolating for years. Millennials, Gen X and Gen Z put “happy” at the top of their priority lists even before the pandemic. And, let’s be frank, we made fun of them.

How to Hold Successful Hybrid Board Meetings
March 15, 2022 at 8:30 am

Nonprofit board management has become an increasingly difficult task in a hybrid setting but hybrid meetings are here to stay. Here’s how you can ensure board meetings remain successful even when teams are in person and virtual.