Ep 188: Can A Teen Be Your Next Executive Director? (with Sarah Hernholm)
How do we ensure that the next generation of nonprofit leadership is prepared? Sarah Hernholm shares her groundbreaking work with WIT.
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.
So You Wanna Be a Nonprofit Executive Director?
Boards needs to know what to ask candidates. Prospective executive directors need to know how to prepare for their interviews. Here’s some advice for both.
The 14 Attributes of a Thriving Nonprofit
Here’s what the best non-profit organizations are doing right. How does yours stack up?
Is It OK For Nonprofit Leaders to Make Big Salaries?
Is it appropriate for nonprofit leaders to be well paid? Why or why not? And what about at smaller nonprofits that don’t have big budgets?
Transition Plan Template for Executive Directors
Here is my 8-step transition plan template for how to depart from your nonprofit organization the right way.
Founder’s Syndrome Can Take Down a Nonprofit. Here’s How To Avoid It
Founders are remarkable people. They make a huge difference in the world. But sometimes, they also cause the long term destruction of their own organizations.
Dear Joan: Our Founder Just Can’t Let Go
Each week, readers send emails asking for nonprofit advice, practical solutions, or just general “therapy”.