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My #1 Pet Peeve in the Nonprofit World and Why You Need to Pay Attention

2017-04-05T21:08:11-07:00

Today I’m celebrating my 100th blog post! It’s been such a privilege to bring you high value content for the past 4 years! Every two weeks I share checklists, tips, or strategies for you to blast forward from intention to execution. What a pleasure it is to be a fierce advocate for your work! (And [...]

My #1 Pet Peeve in the Nonprofit World and Why You Need to Pay Attention2017-04-05T21:08:11-07:00

Is Your Board Ready for a Culture of Philanthropy?

2017-07-19T00:59:57-07:00

More and more often we hear this catchy phrase "culture of philanthropy" and how essential it is to high levels of nonprofit fundraising success.  Having worked as a staffer for many years, I’m a firm believer. If you want to raise more money and retain more donors, start by looking at your collective mindset toward [...]

Is Your Board Ready for a Culture of Philanthropy?2017-07-19T00:59:57-07:00

Beyond Orientation – 6 Steps to Retain Your Nonprofit Board Members

2017-07-19T01:00:48-07:00

Last week’s webinar has sparked so much interest that I’m writing a short summary of the key points for you this week. If you’d like the recording of the full webinar, email me and I’ll send it to you. These 6 steps are based on what I’ve experienced and witnessed over many years with all [...]

Beyond Orientation – 6 Steps to Retain Your Nonprofit Board Members2017-07-19T01:00:48-07:00

Free Webinar: Beyond Orientation-Prepare Your Nonprofit Board for the Long Haul

2017-07-19T01:04:06-07:00

Join me for this energizing, free webinar! Beyond  Orientation – Prepare Your Nonprofit Board for the Long Haul Let’s tackle those obstacles that make board work seem so challenging and time consuming!  Whether you’re new to this or have been at it for decades, I’ll get you set up for success.  You may be gearing up [...]

Free Webinar: Beyond Orientation-Prepare Your Nonprofit Board for the Long Haul2017-07-19T01:04:06-07:00

Dear Board Members – Please Speak Up!

2017-07-19T01:05:43-07:00

Each year you work hard to bring on new board members who will help you do your important mission work. They’re smart, eager, connected and ready to roll! The excitement is palpable and they jump in with both feet! And then something happens. At some point, most board members’ productivity slows down a bit. Like [...]

Dear Board Members – Please Speak Up!2017-07-19T01:05:43-07:00

3 Ways to Transform Worthless Board Meetings

2017-07-19T01:06:24-07:00

Just last week it happened again. Not only did I attend a pretty ineffective board meeting, but I also listened while several board members complained about how their meetings are a waste of time. I really don’t get it. You probably wouldn’t allow a meeting to ramble along without focus in a corporate setting, so [...]

3 Ways to Transform Worthless Board Meetings2017-07-19T01:06:24-07:00
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