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Board Communication: The Good, The Bad, The Missing
Board communication can make or break the success of a nonprofit. This is especially true today, when so many boards are meeting remotely. Establishing good communication patterns and rules will help with leadership transitions, [...]
Inclusive Performance Management
We created our DEI Framework to help organizations think about the various components of creating a diverse and equitable workplace. Each component is an oar helping to move your organization toward the target. We [...]
Effective Virtual Leadership
Effective leadership looks a lot different today than it did a year ago. That's because effective virtual leadership is different than in-person leadership. Besides inspiring people to achieve a mission, you may also be a [...]
Reframing Board Governance for Nonprofits
Over the past few months, a lot has changed in terms of how organizations are operating on a daily basis. Earlier, we wrote about how this change has specifically impacted the role of a Nonprofit [...]
Creating Engaging Virtual Board Meetings
Face-to-face meetings have always been an important part of board service. Even national boards that meet remotely most of the year, schedule at least one in-person meeting. These meetings almost always involves a celebratory meal [...]
Inclusive Hiring Practices: The Third Oar in a DEI Framework
A lot of organizations start their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work with a focus on more inclusive hiring practices. It is well-proven that having a diverse workforce is better for the organization, the [...]
The Role of a Nonprofit Board During a Pandemic
The current pandemic is unsettling all of us – our families, our communities and our workplaces. At non-profit organizations, staff is balancing disrupted personal and family lives with the disruption of their work places. This [...]
Starting Your DEI Strategy
Many organizations want to do the right thing. They want to increase their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). However, a true DEI commitment starts not just with a wish, but with a [...]
Organizational Structure: 3 Books to Re-Examine the Status Quo
This month, we’re writing about different ways to bring diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to the forefront of your organization. The move towards DEI is an important one that helps everyone in the organization. [...]
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: A Framework to Make it Happen
So, your organization has decided to make diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) a priority. You are not alone. The move towards DEI is great news for you, your organization, and your employees. There is [...]
Financial Sustainability and Strategic Plans
We originally wrote this blog post several years ago during the recession. Looking at it in light of today's global pandemic, it seems even more clear that your strategic plan has to be financially sustainable [...]
An Eight Step Approach to Strategic Planning
Clearly, implementing a strategic plan is the key to having a successful strategic plan. Previously, we introduced the concept of strategic planning. In this article, we describe the eight step process nonprofit leaders can follow [...]