Do Work that Matters
A lot of time in coaching with professionals and volunteer leaders, people are overwhelmed with the myriad of issues and volume of communications and tasks they have to do. ...
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What Successful Nonprofit Board Presidents Wish They Knew Before Their Terms
This article originally appeared on eJPhilanthropy By Kathy Cohen, PhD and Nanette R. Fridman, MPP, JD There is no shortage of advice on how to lead a nonprofit board....
[ read more ]Making Your Way: My Advice to Young Women Starting Out
I was on a panel discussion today for Girl Starter today entitled “It’s a Man’s World: Women at the Top in Male-Dominated Industries.” The moderator asked what it takes...
[ read more ]10 Things Nonprofits Can Do to Set Employees Up for Success
To set employees up for success and help them realize their potential, here are ten things nonprofits can do. Determine the right organizational structure Craft job positions relative to both...
[ read more ]5 Things Your Nonprofit Must Have Clarity On
Consultants overuse a lot of words. I have tried to ban “thinking outside-of-the-box” and “synergy” from my vernacular. The one word that I can’t use enough though is “clarity.”...
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Development Directors Must Manage Up
This article was co-authored by my friend and colleague, Jennifer Weinstock, and it originally appeared on eJP. Does your organization have an Executive Director or a CEO without significant...
[ read more ]A Formula for Empowered Leadership
This article originally appeared on eJewishPhilanthropy at http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/formula-for-empowered-leadership/ Phew, your leadership development or nominating committee filled all the open seats on your board. What a relief! Sadly, too many...
[ read more ]Planning Successful Nonprofit Board Meetings
Part of our duty to nonprofit board members is to ensure that their valuable and donated time is both respected and well-spent. To that end, successful board leadership requires...
[ read more ]VEGAS baby
In the course of helping clients hire professional staff or fill leadership lay roles, I tell them to go for VEGAS. What is VEGAS? “V” is for vision. You...
[ read more ]Recharge without a Sabbatical
This morning I read an article by Beth Sirull about nonprofit sabbaticals as a way to combat burnout, “Sabbaticals for Nonprofit Leaders Benefit the Executive, the Organization and the...
[ read more ]Too often people are asked to lead a board without a guidebook or a mentor. Holding the Gavel lays out the job, what is expected and how to best contribute.
