6 Things to Do Before Your Nonprofit Leader Retires

You live in a small town, and the community newspaper runs a frightening headline: “Mysterious Disease Strikes Town: One of Three Residents Will Disappear by…

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Lead by Telling the Story of Where You Are Going

“We’ve never had a policy manual. The way we pass along our values is to sit around the campfire and share stories.” That’s the CEO…

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How Serving Leaders Relieve Stress at Work

How Serving Leaders Relieve Stress at Work

“Are you serious about doing business with me?” Diana was a real talent: a former Director of Development for another nonprofit organization who was working…

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Say “Thank You” with a Story

You’re a charitable person.  Let’s say you gave large donations to three organizations. One of them sends you a one-line acknowledgement for tax purposes. Another…

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Do You Have the Right Mindset for Social Media?

Do You Have the Right Mindset for Social Media?

Are you using social media to promote your cause? How do you decide if social media can provide you a connection to your key stakeholders?…

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Bringing New Board Members on Board

Bringing New Board Members on Board

You’ve been wooing her for months, and finally she says yes. Congratulations! You have a new Board member. What does your Board member need to…

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