Finding the best person to lead your nonprofit organization is a challenge. Add to that the need to work effectively with your fellow hiring team members as well as allow for the many external constituents that want a voice in the hiring decision, and you have yourself a daunting task.…
Nonprofit organizations are a critical part of a healthy community. They provide essential services to people who are underserved by the government and private sector. However, to continue their significant impact on the community, they need funding to keep their programming going. Fundraising is an ongoing challenge for nonprofit organizations. …
What would it be like to move from a career in the for-profit sector to one in nonprofit? Will it be more challenging than expected? Will it be as fulfilling as imagined? What should a person expect and how can you prepare for the change? This article will give you…
When it is time to address succession in a family business, there are many considerations that need careful attention. Most family business owners will naturally look to the next generation for the successor. This hand-off is not a decision that should be assumed by either generation. For the sake of…
A board of directors can make a significant difference in the success of your nonprofit organization. A board comprised of knowledgeable, diverse and well-connected individuals can collectively provide your nonprofit with numerous benefits. Not only can they offer wise guidance for your organization’s operational and financial decisions, but they can…
When family members are your coworkers, business can get complicated. This is especially true if you plan to pass your business on to family members after you retire. If you're running a family business, making a succession plan for the future is a must. Family business succession is a plan…
You have a key position to fill for your nonprofit organization and there are interested candidates with no nonprofit experience, are they automatically disqualified? This is the question we want to unpack and examine. The answer should not be a quick one. As you will see, there are very solid…
Nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing societal needs and making the world a better place. These organizations are established to serve the public interest and do not operate for the purpose of making a profit. Nonprofits provide essential services that are not adequately met by the government or…
“Strong interpersonal skills are a must.” How many times have you seen that in a job description? You’ll find it in just about any job description that requires regular collaboration with team members, interacting with business partners, managing people, delivering presentations, interacting with the community and so much more. What…
