Why Empathy is the Key to Outstanding Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations
The key to having super high impact without burning out? Empathy. Beth Kanter and I explain…
The 5 Attributes of a Great Nonprofit Executive Director
If your Executive Director doesn’t have these 5 traits, you may have a problem. They’re way more important than any specific skill set.
I Came to Change the World, Not Conduct Performance Reviews!
So many nonprofit superheroes find themselves being fueled by the work of leading their organization but drained when it comes to the work of managing it. Here are 10 actionable tips that will make you a stronger nonprofit manager.
How to Fire a Nonprofit Employee (Gracefully)
Firing an employee is never easy. But letting a colleague who’s not a good fit stay for too long can get in the way of your mission. Here’s how to do this more gracefully, even if you’re a natural people pleaser.
Mission Creep Can Turn Your Org Into a Circus
Learn how to spot the signs of mission creep and keep your board and staff focused on what’s actually most important to your nonprofit.
Do You Understand Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Is So Important?
Nonprofit organizations MUST engage in work around diversity, equity and inclusion. In this blog post, I talk about why DEI work matters for nonprofits and the people they serve.
An Inspiring Hanukkah Message For Every Nonprofit Leader
You’ve gone above and beyond all day long, all year long. But, sometimes it can feel like you are totally out of fuel. In this post, I share a Hanukkah-inspired lesson that will help you overcome nonprofit burnout and reignite your passion for the work.
3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Working For A Nonprofit
There are quite a few things that I wish I knew when I moved from corporate America to the nonprofit world. But there are three things in particular that really stick out. I share them with you in this video.
Balance Sheet? Income Statement? But I’m Not a Numbers Person!
You know, that dozing sensation you get when you listen to a budget or finance presentation? Yeah, that. Let’s cure that once and for all.
Is Your To-Do List Mocking You?
Every time you look at the to-do list they are there. Right where you want them. At the bottom of the list. How can you ever get them done?
The Nonprofit Sector is the Biggest Source of Leadership in the World
It’s the 3rd biggest economic driver in America. It’s time that nonprofits were front and center. That’s where they belong.
