Congratulations, Nonprofit Board of Directors! You’ve hired your next Executive Director. It’s been a whirlwind from the time your outgoing ED announced their departure 6 months ago to the signed acceptance letter from the new ED. There’s no doubt you feel you can now breathe easier and step back since the new leader starts soon, […]
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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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When an Executive Director decides to leave there are so many decisions to make, organizational aspects to consider, and feelings to confront. The main driver in the process of understanding how to leave with professionalism and compassion will be the reason for leaving. An Executive Director may choose to leave because they are burnt out in the role, […]
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“How do we let our Executive Director go gracefully?” It’s something no board member really wants to think about. And yet, it’s incredibly important to talk about because when it comes time to part ways with your ED or CEO, you want to be sure to do it the right way. However, before you get […]
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“I regret to announce – this is The End. I am going now. I bid you all a very fond farewell.”– J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring In Tolkien’s famous The Fellowship of the Ring, Bilbo Baggins throws an elaborate birthday party for himself that is actually a goodbye party. This is dramatically revealed during his […]
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Change used to be something we chose to do. Now change is something we are constantly a part of whether we like it or not. A Forbes article on how high-performing nonprofits get ahead of change states, “A 2016 survey from the Human Capital Institute (HCI) found nearly 80% of leaders said their organization was in a […]
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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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2020 was truly a váltás, a time to pivot, think outside the box, adapt, and change from one direction or place to another. Few will look back on this year with fond memories; however, many will recall how resilience, empathy, and a deep commitment to one another was demonstrated in both small moments and big […]
Like many of you, our team is receiving daily updates from businesses and organizations we work with highlighting changes to their business and operating hours, programs, and services. It seems that every other message in my inbox is related to our current crisis. At the risk of adding one more to your inbox today, we […]
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 […]