Leadership
Strong Boards: An Antidote to Founder Syndrome
A strong leader’s assets can sometimes become organizational liabilities. But why? The problem might be within the structure of the organization itself.
A strong leader’s assets can sometimes become organizational liabilities. But why? The problem might be within the structure of the organization itself.
A professional fundraiser suggests five ways to reverse the decline in charitable giving.
In this two-part program series, you will learn to supercharge your communications strategy with systems thinking and human-centered design. Using interactive online activities, case studies, and illustrative examples, we will help you concentrate your efforts where they can have the greatest effect, by identifying a narrow, specific, and actionable theory of change. With that, you can then chart a path to get the buy-in, support, and resources you will need to bring that idea to life.
Access this webinarFive lessons from a South Korean early-stage nonprofit on why establishing good governance from the beginning matters and how to adapt governance practices as an organization grows.
Part I: Exploring Belonging [October 19]
Part II: Designing for Belonging and Inclusion [October 26]
This two-part 180-minute live e-certification series will outline the ways that leaders from all walks of life can use tangible design tools to cultivate a sense of belonging. An organizational ecosystem where everyone can belong and thrive is essential for the success of any enterprise. Over two classes you will set yourself up to investigate belonging in your context, pursue that investigation (on your own, in your context), reflect on what you noticed and use that learning to shape new designs. This live webinar-workshop is developed, facilitated, and presented by Susie Wise, a lecturer at Stanford d.school, The Hasso Plattner Institute for Design at Stanford University.
A collection of standout pieces published online about nonprofit boards, hybrid meetings, Web3, ESG, and public interest technology.
An excerpt from Facilitating Breakthrough on removing the obstacles to transformation.
How a new officer position could be a catalyst for better board performance.
The future of meetings is hybrid. To keep boards and teams fully engaged, nonprofit leaders need to master hybrid technology, program design, and facilitation.
An excerpt from Effective Fundraising: The Trustee's Role and Beyond on the role of nonprofit trustees in development.