Earlier this year our team wrote an article on leaving an Executive Director role. The response we got was that our readers wanted more, specifically in the way of additional resources that spelled out the step-by-step actions they should take to plan for their upcoming retirement or departure. So, we’re doing just that! The article below […]
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If you missed the first part of our series on resolving board governance issues related to strategy, finances, and compliance, you can access it here: 9 Nonprofit Board Governance Mistakes: Part 1 In this second installment of our two-part series, we are going to pick up right where we left off. Our own Ed Rogan lends his more than […]
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Is your nonprofit board experiencing governance issues? If it is, it’s not alone!In the first installment of our two-part series our own Ed Rogan lends his more than 25 years of experience to explain what the most common board governance mistakes are as well as how to prevent them or deal with them once they occur. Find […]
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When you get the whole team together, what do you talk about? Do you seek advice on current challenges? Bounce ideas off one another? Share the proverbial war stories? An all-hands meeting is typically all business – filled with conversation around how to do something better, or do more with less, or overcome obstacles. This […]
Congregations for the Homeless (CFH) has announced that Troy Christensen will be their next Executive Director. His commitment to DEI and social justice combined with a proven track record of affecting positive change will make him a great leader to take CFH into the future. Troy’s passion for mental health and housing stability will be […]
Our team is comprised of experienced nonprofit leaders, which means that they have seen plenty of organizational dynamics first-hand and have access to a wide network of nonprofit connections with their own experiences as well. One unifying theme across what they have faced themselves and heard from others is the risk of burnout that nonprofit […]
The Hepatitis Education Project (HEP) Board of Directors has announced that Apoorva Mallya will be their next Executive Director. Liz Swanson, who served as Interim Executive Director for the last 18 months will be handing over leadership responsibilities and staying on as a consultant to assist with the transition.In response, Board President, Maria Corcorran, has […]
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It has been almost a year since we published an article about effective strategies for dealing with racism to address these issues in a meaningful way, as opposed to just wringing hands, so that your organization can also continue to focus on its mission in the community. I have heard from several of you about the importance […]
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Sound Child Care Solutions (SCCS) has announced that they have hired a new Executive Director – Amruta Mane. Amruta is a former teacher who understands the need for an investment in anti-biased learning for children from all backgrounds. In alignment with SCCS’s mission, she firmly believes that this approach to education best sets children up […]
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Nonprofit retention is a hot topic right now, and with good reason! Current nonprofit employment data tells us that voluntary turnover for nonprofit employees is at 19%, compared to a national average of 12% for the entire US labor market. And while this is across all levels of nonprofit employees, we have all witnessed that burnout at […]