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Managing Difficult Board Members
Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 4/11/24 Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 4/11/24

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.

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Fixing the Dysfunction: Relitigating Committee Decisions
Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 4/2/24 Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 4/2/24

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.

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Using AI for Development Work
Strategic Planning Jackie Celske 3/29/24 Strategic Planning Jackie Celske 3/29/24

Using AI for Development Work

Tips on how to integrate AI into your nonprofit work.

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Fixing the Dysfunction: Failure to Decide
Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 3/19/24 Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 3/19/24

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.

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Using Your Power and Influence to Get More Done
Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 3/15/24 Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 3/15/24

Using Your Power and Influence to Get More Done

Investing in others and developing trusted relationships can help you be more productive.

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Fixing the Dysfunction: Micromanaging Boards
Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 3/5/24 Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 3/5/24

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.

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Recruiting Board Members Using a Board Matrix
Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 3/1/24 Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 3/1/24

Recruiting Board Members Using a Board Matrix

How do you get the "right" people on your board? You don’t leave it to chance.

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Fixing the Dysfunction: Getting a Quorum at Your Board Meetings
Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 2/20/24 Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 2/20/24

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.

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Recruiting Your Board Chair
Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 2/16/24 Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 2/16/24

Recruiting Your Board Chair

To move your organization forward, you need to strategically choose the person to serve as your next board chair.

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7 Common Board Dysfunctions
Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 2/6/24 Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 2/6/24

7 Common Board Dysfunctions

A dysfunctional board has a negative impact on the organization, and they often fall into these 7 different categories.

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The Value of a SWOT Analysis
Board Development, Leadership, Fundraising Jackie Celske 2/2/24 Board Development, Leadership, Fundraising Jackie Celske 2/2/24

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.

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Legal Reporting Requirements for Nonprofits
Fundraising, Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 1/23/24 Fundraising, Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 1/23/24

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.

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Board Orientation
Board Development Jackie Celske 1/19/24 Board Development Jackie Celske 1/19/24

Board Orientation

Orient your new board members to their roles to launch them to success!

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Building an Effective Team
Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 1/9/24 Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 1/9/24

Building an Effective Team

Here are 5 tips for building effective teams to help create effective work groups for your organization.

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Preparing for the New Year
Fundraising Jackie Celske 1/5/24 Fundraising Jackie Celske 1/5/24

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?

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My Favorite Things: Nonprofit Version
Fundraising Jackie Celske 12/19/23 Fundraising Jackie Celske 12/19/23

My Favorite Things: Nonprofit Version

A year-end parody song inspired by a few of my favorite things about nonprofit work.

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Successful Year-End Giving Campaigns
Fundraising Jackie Celske 12/15/23 Fundraising Jackie Celske 12/15/23

Successful Year-End Giving Campaigns

These four tips will help you maximize your chances of success and raise more money as this year ends.

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Determining Ask Amounts
Fundraising, Grants Jackie Celske 12/1/23 Fundraising, Grants Jackie Celske 12/1/23

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.

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5 Ways to Make the Most of Year-End Giving
Fundraising Jackie Celske 11/29/23 Fundraising Jackie Celske 11/29/23

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.

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7 Ways to Thank Your Donors This Holiday Season
Leadership, Strategic Planning, Fundraising Jackie Celske 11/21/23 Leadership, Strategic Planning, Fundraising Jackie Celske 11/21/23

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.

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