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Managing Organizational Change Part 2: Identifying the Correct Type of Problem
Once you effectively identify the problem – the real problem, you need to categorize the type of problem you have.
Managing Organizational Change Part 1: Defining the Problem
Understanding the steps of organizational change management is fairly simple; implementing them is not.
Effectively Managing Conflict
By applying appropriate conflict management strategies, you can more effectively guide conflicts toward positive resolutions that strengthen your relationships and improve organizational dynamics.
The Importance of Term Limits for Your Board
8 reasons why it's importance to have term limits for your board.
Creating a Board Recruitment Process: 10 Questions to Ask
Ask these 10 questions to recruit the best board and board members for your organization.
The Importance of Professional Development
Read my top 4 benefits of taking time for professional development, whether in person or virtually, to recharge and grow in your profession.
6 Things I Learned the Last 13 Years
13 years ago on August 1, 2011, I embarked on an adventure when I left the comfort of my job to focus full-time on my business that allows me to do what I love: helping nonprofit organizations succeed.
Thinking and Acting Strategically to Move Your Organization Forward
Thinking and acting strategically means taking into consideration both your mission and your aspirations when making any decision.
Using Language Equity
A movement has existed for years to include more equitable language in philanthropy, especially in grant applications. This blog explains why.
Creating a Culture of Philanthropy
What does a culture of philanthropy look like and how can you create one at your organization? Here are 4 helpful steps to get there.
Retaining Development Professionals
While nothing will guarantee that your development professional will never leave your organization, these tips should help minimize the chances that they will begin looking for their next opportunity as soon as the ink dries on their contract with you.
Using AI for Development Work
Machines will never replace the relationships on which fund development work depends for success. However, they can eliminate or streamline the many administrative functions that keep the fund development professional from spending the time to develop these relationships.
Fixing the Dysfunction: General Disengagement
The final of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, see how having a functional can take your organization to new heights.
Fixing the Dysfunction: Engaging Your Board in Fund Development
The sixth of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, here are 4 ways to fix bad decision making.
Fixing the Dysfunction: Making Bad Decisions
The fifth of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, here are 4 ways to fix bad decision making.
Managing Difficult Board Members
If you have the charge to facilitate a board meeting – or any conversation – these tips will help you get the best out of every board member while making them feel a part of the conversation and the decision.
Fixing the Dysfunction: Relitigating Committee Decisions
The fourth of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, here’s why strong committees make strong boards.
Fixing the Dysfunction: Failure to Decide
The third of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, try these tips if your board struggles to make decisions.
Fixing the Dysfunction: Micromanaging Boards
The second of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, a board usually micromanages for these fixable reasons.
Fixing the Dysfunction: Getting a Quorum at Your Board Meetings
One of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, the struggle to reach quorum usually stems from these two issues.