The Ellen DeGeneres Show Investigation Reminds Leaders about Workplace Culture
After months of leaks and rumors about misconduct, it is now being reported that The Ellen DeGeneres Show is under internal investigation by WarnerMedia. This follows a series of allegations...
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Moving Beyond Thanksgiving Day to Creating Cultures of Gratitude
This week brings us to Thanksgiving. The day every year where families and friends gather and offer gratitude. Organizations send out emails and notes to staff, donors and volunteers telling...
[ read more ]Build a Culture of Ambassadorship
If you have spent any considerable time in the nonprofit space, you have undoubtedly heard the phrase, “culture of philanthropy.” In short, in organizations with an evolved culture of...
[ read more ]Five Questions to Determine Your Organizational Development Priorities
This article originally appeared on eJP. By Nanette R. Fridman and Laura Fish As the year comes to a close and our thoughts turn to 2017, it is...
[ 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 ]Looking Under the Hood
There are a few scenarios that have presented themselves lately which have caused me to wonder: Should an organization let a donor or prospective donor, or a respected community...
[ 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.”...
[ read more ]Is Your Organization “Millennial Friendly”?
This article originally appeared on eJP. A friend recently emailed me and asked if I had a list of suggestions for working with millennials that he could give the...
[ read more ]To Get Your Board Involved in Fundraising, Rephrase the Question
This article originally appeared in eJP and can be found at http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/to-get-your-board-involved-in-fundraising-rephrase-the-question/ Every board member is required to be involved with fundraising. This should be made explicitly clear before...
[ 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 ]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.
