Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska (RMHC in Seattle) has announced the appointment of Deniz Satir as their new Executive Director. Deniz brings numerous strengths to the role, including a passion for supporting families in need as well as extensive nonprofit leadership experience. Both will serve her well as she helps drive […]
Recently, I wrote an article about the importance of helping board members maximize their potential as a key component of board development for nonprofits. Because that article was so comprehensive, I did not have a chance to touch on a related topic that is essential for utilizing that potential – receiving sufficient support in their roles. Hopefully, […]
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Effective governance is crucial for nonprofits to navigate complex challenges, make informed decisions, and pursue their missions. As stewards of the organization’s mission and strategic direction board members play a vital role in nonprofit governance. They bring diverse perspectives, expertise, and valuable connections that greatly impact the success and sustainability of their organizations. Maximizing the […]
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The role of the board is to be on the lookout for opportunities or threats to mission delivery and sustainability of the organization they serve. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has proven to provide fertile ground for board discussions around all of that! The board member sticking their head in the sand and refusing to get on […]
It is interesting and telling to watch how leaders respond to the idea of succession planning. Most staff and board members I have interacted with on the subject demonstrate two different responses simultaneously. On the one hand, there seems to be philosophical agreement that planning for the inevitable leadership changes of the future is a […]
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Launch is proud to announce that they have named their next Executive Director. Laura Nicholson, who has been serving as their Senior Director of Programs, will now lead the organization as their newest Executive Director. In speaking about her new role, Laura has said, I am so excited and honored to be part of the […]
In the dynamic landscape of nonprofit organizations, fundraising plays a crucial role in sustaining, growing, and advancing their mission-driven work. As such, it becomes imperative for Executive Directors (EDs) to possess a comprehensive understanding of the various aspects of fundraising. What are some of the essential elements of fundraising that EDs should be familiar with to find success? Let’s […]
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Once a month, we have an all-hands meeting where we encourage our team of consultants to offer their input on a particular topic based on their own personal and professional experiences. Over the last two months we have shared collaboratively about what makes a great nonprofit leader as well as how nonprofit management can practice self-care. These are […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already revolutionizing the world in every aspect of society, including the nonprofit sector. Using AI is helping nonprofits to be more effective with the resources that they have so that they can reach wider audiences without the need to bring on additional staff. As nonprofits find more uses for AI, they […]
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A guest post from Jon Botten – CEO of Childhaven. I once read about a board president who proudly proclaimed, “Why would we merge? We would lose our independence and identity. We have our own unique way of doing things and I don’t want to be taken over by some other group. This will never happen […]
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