COVID-19 and the all the stress that surrounds it has made for a very uncertain time for many social service organizations. Lockdowns kept us from connecting with the people who count on our services. Many offices had to move to remote work plans. Fundraisers had to be reinvented as “virtual” or cancelled all together. We […]
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As we reflect on a truly transformational 2020, the increased focus on race, social justice, and the impact of Black Lives Matter in our community, many of our clients and partners are continuing their own journey and growth in building toward a racially equitable workplace and society. The work is hard and uncomfortable, and progress […]
THE WHEN & WHY OF INTERIM NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP Have you noticed a trend lately of more nonprofit organizations hiring interim executive leaders after an Executive Director (ED)/CEO departs? Your eyes are not deceiving you! More and more nonprofit organizations are benefiting from bringing on an interim leader during a time of transition. While sometimes it makes perfect […]
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As an elected member of a not-for-profit board, one of the most important responsibilities you have is hiring and overseeing the work of a talented CEO/executive director. Leading a not-for-profit can be incredibly challenging, especially through times of crisis. If you serve on a not-for-profit board, it is more likely you will have an executive […]
I’m standing in the cafeteria holding a tray of food. It’s 1979 and I am a freshman in High School. I look around to see a room divided. The black people are sitting on one side, the white people on the other, the Filipinos, the Mexicans in the middle–and I ask myself the question, “where do […]
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The Valtas team has been incredibly fortunate to identify and hire a consulting team of Interim Executive Directors (IED) with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We are frequently asked what it takes to be a successful Interim Executive Director. There are many overlapping skills between someone who serves as an executive leader in a nonprofit and a […]
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You made it! You have found the right non-profit organization and joined the board. The next question I hear most often is, “Now what do I do?” The answer to that question is both simple and complex. We are going to explore your responsibilities and the ramifications of your new role. Continue your investigations In the first 90 days […]
What do I do now?!?As a non-profit board leader, managing a leadership transition is one of the most important responsibilities you have. There are a number of different options when your executive director leaves. The choice you ultimately make will depend on your budget and how long an absence you need to accommodate. If you […]
Is your organization ready for the scale of the challenges ahead? Based upon a number of studies, there are as many as one quarter of all nonprofit Executive Directors/CEO’s (“ED’s) who are planning to transition from their role within the next six months. As much as one-third of nonprofits have had two or more executives […]
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Is there anyone flying this plane? In too many cases, a nonprofit board’s approach to leadership turnover is hectic, not well thought out or planned, reactive instead of proactive. Most often, the board is group of passionate, well-meaning volunteers who are now faced with the single most important role they will have: selecting a new leader. […]
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