Mel and Pearl Shaw
Volunteer management – key to nonprofit success
Part two of a three part series Sometimes volunteers within a nonprofit don’t measure up. That’s not unusual. It’s part of life. For ...
THE POWER OF NONPROFIT VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
Volunteers play a key role in the life of nonprofits. They serve as board members, provide services and advocacy, and they donate their professional ...
Arts as a strategy for community and economic development.
What does an artist look like? What about a businessperson? Do they look the same? Different? What are they doing? How do they dress? ...
What’s under the tree for your nonprofit?
Christmas is soon to be celebrated. We rejoice in the birth of Christ and enjoy time with family and friends. We give gifts, prepare ...
START WHERE YOU ARE
When it comes to raising money, you can encounter objections. Some of them start with your own team! People may want to know ...
BOARD SUMMER REFRESHERS
Calling all board members: get ready for the flurry of fall activities that are a part of life within the nonprofit sector. Consider the ...
TIME FOR A RETREAT!
Summer is often associated with beaches, family vacations, hot sun and good fun. For those in the nonprofit sector summer is also the season ...
Interim leadership: blessing or curse?
One of the biggest changes within the life of a nonprofit is the change in leadership. In most cases this will be accompanied by ...
WHAT WILL YOUR REFERENCES SAY ABOUT YOUR ORGANIZATION?
When people want to know more about your nonprofit, who do they talk to? Who serves as a reference? How can you help ensure ...
Planned Confusion
Part one of a two part series Does your board, committee, or team meet over and over again without gaining any traction, let ...