Category: Management
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Navigating Turbulent Times: The Crisis in Nonprofit Leadership
In the world of nonprofit leadership, the toll of burnout is a story we hear too often. Consider the case of an Executive Director, a colleague, who steered a youth-focused nonprofit from a fledgling initiative into a beacon of hope for thousands. The organization, under this leader’s guidance, became a transformative force in the community.…
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Making the Case for Better Wages in the Non-Profit.
Non-Profits need to pay better wages, specifically to their female employees. I know in the last month or so, the buzz has been around overpaid nonprofit leaders. I would argue, like so many, that these wages are very much needed and reflect the difficulty in leading large organizations. Further, I want to argue that we…
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Why Stopping Your Program Intake May Be The Best Way to Help Others (and your Organization)…
A recent conversation with a nonprofit colleague struck a chord deep inside me. We were talking about a recent program that he had funded by a government agency. He was stating how demand was so over the top that they were nearly doubling the number of individuals they were serving, compared to what the number…
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Why Non-Profits Need an Organizational North Star
In my past life as a Consultant, I remember often working with organizations to develop and implement strategic plans, to identify metrics and to develop tracking tools. Often times, I would get resistance from some organizations stating” we don’t have time for all of this”, or ” there are too many metrics to track across…
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Difficult Board and ED Relationships…
Nearly every ED has had at least one “difficult” board and by contrast nearly every board has had times when they have difficulties with an ED.What happens when a relationship like this goes sour? Before you are ready to throw in the towel, it helps to take a step back and reassess. In the heat…