nonprofits
TagWho Brands Your Nonprofit? Who Tells Its Story and How?
If organizations want greater community ownership of the cause, then they need to allow staff, volunteers, participants, and the greater p..
The Role of the Board in Nonprofit Strategic Alliances
This webinar discusses the role of the board in crafting various types of strategic alliances between nonprofits, from the formal to the v..
Nonprofit Governance and the Power of Things
A key purpose of this article has been to show how alternative perspectives can help illuminate and open up the way we..
How Coaching Can Develop the Next Generation of Leadership
In this advancing practice session, we’ll explore three practice shifts for leaders and coaches.
Doing More with More: Putting Shared Leadership into Practice
Essentially, the organizations found that they could do more with less (funds) by doing more with more (leadership).
After the Merger: Getting to “Yes” is Only the Beginning
The integration process following a merger agreement is essential to achieving success.
How Nonprofits Can Prevent Metaphor Meltdown in Their Communications
Use a relatable concept when describing a more complex, abstract idea—but carefully test your preconceived ideas of what people know.
A Surprise Benefit of Corporate Service
When Timberland began inviting its partners to join volunteer service days, the result was both good for local communities and good for bu..
The Peril of Assumptions in Nonprofit Communications
Explanatory chains are one tool for ensuring advocacy messages don’t skip important links in a line of argument.
Here We Go Again: The Cyclical Nature of Board Behavior
Knowledge of the cyclical nature of boards can help to mitigate some of the detrimental behaviors of the board, as well as provide ways to..