My apology for casting dispersion on the good folks sitting on boards of nonprofit organizations. But hey, I’m one of you. And if I’m willing to confess my share of monkeying around in the boardroom, so can you. So put down that banana and listen up. Stop aping other people’s best practices and start thinking for yourself.Read More »Monkeys see, monkeys do. But not in the boardroom, please.
Today I begin work with a strategic planning committee at a nearby faith-based nonprofit. As is true for virtually all organizations of its type, there… Read More »Cadence, the 20 Mile March, and God’s abundance
Matching walk to talk – My friend Mark Vincent’s caution about using “Christian” as an adjective isn’t just for business owners. His words have application for fundraisers well. Swap out… Read More »Friday afternoon reflections on another week of generous matters
On first read, the phrase “murder board” is a jolt to pacifist sensibilities. But not to fear. It’s excess ideas, not the folks who dream… Read More »Even good ideas may have to die