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Using Your Power and Influence to Get More Done
Investing in others and developing trusted relationships can help you be more productive.
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.
Recruiting Board Members Using a Board Matrix
How do you get the "right" people on your board? You don’t leave it to chance.
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.
Recruiting Your Board Chair
To move your organization forward, you need to strategically choose the person to serve as your next board chair.
7 Common Board Dysfunctions
A dysfunctional board has a negative impact on the organization, and they often fall into these 7 different categories.
The Value of a SWOT Analysis
Get an overview of what it means to conduct a SWOT analysis and why they can help you strengthen your organization.
Legal Reporting Requirements for Nonprofits
The beginning of the year serves as a good time to review your processes and procedures to assure that you meet all the legal reporting requirements for your nonprofit.
Building an Effective Team
Here are 5 tips for building effective teams to help create effective work groups for your organization.
Preparing for the New Year
What can you learn from your 2023 fund development efforts that can help you raise more money in the new year?
My Favorite Things: Nonprofit Version
A year-end parody song inspired by a few of my favorite things about nonprofit work.
Successful Year-End Giving Campaigns
These four tips will help you maximize your chances of success and raise more money as this year ends.
Determining Ask Amounts
These tips will provide some guidance to help you set your ask amount in the future, from donors and in grant applications.
5 Ways to Make the Most of Year-End Giving
Don’t leave money on the table! Here are 5 ways to make the most of your year-end giving campaigns.
7 Ways to Thank Your Donors This Holiday Season
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, here are 7 easy ways to thank your donors not just during the holidays but all year round.
What is a SWOT?
Learn how to collect the best possible data to inform your strategic plan.
Managing Up: Effectively Influencing Your Boss and Colleagues to Get More Done
Many nonprofit professionals have the unenviable task of relying on people over whom they have no authority to get their jobs done. Here are three types of power beyond positional that can help you have influence in your organization.
The Importance of an Aspirational Statement
Learn what a vision or aspirational statement is, why it’s important, and how you can harness the power of your aspirations to move your organization forward.
Having Difficult Conversations
8 tips to help you navigate difficult conversations for healthier relationships and work culture