There are many positive adjectives that are regularly paired with the noun “fundraiser.” Words like passionate, courageous, determined, persistent, and mission-centered, to mention a few.… Read More »If United Way can find a new way, so can your organization
A Wall Street Journal article titled “How to Revive McDonald’s” is an unexpected source of wise words for leaders in theological education, but that’s what… Read More »Reviving theological schools (and other sagging nonprofits) the McDonald’s way
Change doesn’t come easy, even in the direst of organizational circumstances. We humans are expert at denying the obvious. Never mind that the ship is… Read More »If it’s not broken, fix it anyway.
These are tough days for leaders in higher education and especially so for those at the helm of a theological school. Everywhere I go, boards… Read More »Shared governance for tough times
Nonprofit boards are prone to seek a change-agent as their next CEO. You know, a visionary who can inspire the masses and kick a few… Read More »New leader, you thought the board wanted what?
I don’t know the identity of the “wise ones” who are preaching the gospel of slash and burn leadership. But should I bump into one… Read More »Before attacking organizational culture, read this.
During the funeral service earlier this week for my 91 year-old mother-in-law, Jean Basinger Schumacher, her pastor identified adaptability to change as a unifying characteristic… Read More »The adaptability to change, long life correlation
When talking innovation, CEOs and board members usually have in mind outside-the-box, over-the-moon, home-run kinds of initiatives. And woe to anyone who suggests that enhancements to… Read More »Innovation without (much) change
I wish it wasn’t so, but the financial reality of way too many ministry organizations makes it tough to believe that God is enough. The… Read More »Act now to break the insanity cycle in fundraising