How to Avoid Burnout
We need to figure out how to let the stress go before it kills us. We put our jobs before our own wellbeing. But it’s not the job’s fault. It’s ours.
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Share Your Nonprofit War Stories
“3 angry calls from unpaid vendors so far this week. I have no idea what to even tell them.” How do you handle crises at your nonprofit? Some ideas…
How to Strengthen the Nonprofit Board Chair – CEO Relationship
Nonprofit health depends on a strong relationship between the CEO and the Board Chair. Here’s a downloadable agenda that strengthens that relationship.
An Open Letter to Fundraisers Everywhere
Life is feeling unfair. Everyone else is getting ready for the holidays and taking time off, but you’re at your busiest. Here’s how to get your groove back.
The Control Freak Executive Director
Joan responds to a reader, the President of the board of a nonprofit, who is frustrated with her overly controlling executive director.
Does a Facebook “Like” Matter?
Can social media actually move the needle? Is it worth your time? Or is it a whole bunch of hand waving and “slacktivism”? Many nonprofits aren’t so sure.
When There’s No Money Left In The Bank
The 10 core elements you need to get a handle on to dig yourself out with when your nonprofit has no money left.
Hiring a Bad Executive Director
Here are 10 easy steps to hiring a bad executive director. Do the opposite and you stand a chance of making a great hire.
How To Build the Board You Want
Time to stop playing The Blame Game. For board chairs and E.D.’s here is practical advice on how to fix your board.
You Might Have A Dysfunctional Board If…
How do you know you have a dysfunctional board? Here are the stories 11 different people shared with me.
True Tales of Dysfunctional Boards
Here are the funniest “train wreck nonprofit board” stories that have been shared with me.
How a CEO and Board Chair Can Build an Amazing Partnership
CEO’s and Board Chairs need to get along very very well. The health of your nonprofit depends on it. Here’s how.