Tag archives: nonprofit leadership

A previous post discussed what a mastermind group is and does. This post explores why nonprofit leaders, fundraising professionals, and development staff can expect to gain from joining a facilitated mastermind group. Mastermind expert Karyn Greentstreet gave a great overview of the mastermind problem solving model in my OnPoint interview….

The ideal board member attends meetings, is prepared to engage in critical thinking in the board room and understands the fiduciary AND strategic roles that board members are called on to play.  Checking the fiduciary boxes is no longer enough to ensure your organization thrives and reaps the full benefit…

What’s wrong with this picture? People rarely join a nonprofit board in search of mediocrity. And yet, that’s where they find themselves.    If you think your board is not engaged or engaged in the ‘wrong’ things, you are NOT alone. From confusion about roles and failure to fulfill essential legal…

Benchmarks: don’t settle for mediocrity In parts 1, 2, and 3, I presented simple ways to future-proof your organization and create an early warning system by creating simple but powerful processes to help you monitor internal and external changes. Telling your organization’s story with emotion AND data is powerful. Connecting…

Trends- what are they, what do they mean. This post is the third in a series about creating an early warning system for your organization. In the first post, I talked about how dangerous it can be to ignore the environment in which your organization operates. Small changes in rules,…

…and create an early warning system for your non-profit or foundation. You can respond to rapidly changing conditions and provide nimble leadership and high-quality decision-making when you have access to timely information about the environment and the organization.   A fundamental expectation of leaders in the for-profit world is that…