The board’s role in strategic change
I’ve said it before and I’m happy to say it again. A board’s ability to provide strong governance really does matters to an organization’s success.… Read More »The board’s role in strategic change
Organizational leadership
Trading up to a new funding model
It’s been a long while since I’ve met a nonprofit leader – CEO, board member, development officer, take your choice – who’s completely satisfied with… Read More »Trading up to a new funding model
Evaluator, do no harm
CEO evaluation in the hands of a well-meaning, but inexperienced, board is a fearsome thing. The nonprofit landscape – including territories occupied by faith-based organizations… Read More »Evaluator, do no harm
Getting more from your digital development officer
These days, it’s the rare nonprofit that doesn’t have a website. For better or for worse (I’m referring to the quality of the sites I’ve… Read More »Getting more from your digital development officer
Transformed for servant leadership
In yesterday’s post, I referred readers to David Brooks’ lovely column titled “Rugged altruism.” Today, I point you to a blog entry from my friend… Read More »Transformed for servant leadership
Servant leadership and rugged altruism
Just when I thought servant leaders had gone the way of the dodo bird, three such extraordinary individuals showed up in a David Brooks New… Read More »Servant leadership and rugged altruism
Board development and bread on water
According to Daring to Lead, just out from CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, the folks at the top of U.S. nonprofits are a dispirited bunch. In fact,… Read More »Board development and bread on water
Nana goes to MOPS Convention
As this post comes online, I am standing in front of more than 2,000 mothers of preschoolers and other assorted guests who’ve gathered in Nashville,… Read More »Nana goes to MOPS Convention
And now to practice what I preach to board chairs
For more than 20 years, a single theme — good boards matter — has dominated my writing, speaking, and consulting work. I’ve crisscrossed the continent… Read More »And now to practice what I preach to board chairs
Smoky Mountain sabbath
As this post comes online, my husband and I are nearing the end of a week of vacation at the cabin of friends in the… Read More »Smoky Mountain sabbath