What Interim Executive Directors Do – recorded August 12, 2020
Interim executive directors play an important role in a nonprofit leadership transition. But what do they actually do? Why are they valuable? How can you become one?
Online Meeting Schedulers
Scheduling meetings with people outside our organization can be a hassle. There are many tools out there. Many people use Doodle but there are alternatives.
I’ve compiled a list of good free options below: [Read more…] about Online Meeting Schedulers
Using Change to Your Advantage [Video]
Using Change to Your Advantage Webinar – recorded June 10, 2020
Understanding how we cope with change can make a huge difference in how we implement changes in our nonprofits and in our lives. Using William Bridges’ Transition Model, we look at the advantages to being in an uncertain time.
Practical Tips for Addressing Issues with Employees
It’s never easy to tell someone they are doing something wrong, and it is especially hard if you’ve put off doing it. It’s easy to hope that a minor issue will go away. But it also doesn’t help anyone to let an issue linger. Think about the effect it has on other employees who may see someone getting away with shoddy work. Or think about how much time you are wasting worrying about talking with the staff person. Not to mention that the staff person can’t correct the problem if they don’t know it is an issue. [Read more…] about Practical Tips for Addressing Issues with Employees
Recruiting Board Members [Video]
Board Recruitment Webinar – recorded May 20, 2020
In this video, I cover many ways you can recruit and retain great board members. There’s a ton of ideas on where to look for members that you might not have considered, but it is just important to make sure your recruits have a great experience. We talk about nominations, interviews, onboarding, and more.
Is Board Service Right For You?
Joining a nonprofit board is often represented as the ultimate way to serve an organization, but it isn’t always the best option for everyone. Here are some considerations:
Do you prefer working in teams or alone?
All good boards function as strong teams of people who get things done together. This involves plenty of meetings and robust discussion. Do you enjoy meetings or are you sick and tired of them? I have a friend who has no interest in going to any more meetings in his life. He just wants to get work done. He is a fantastic volunteer on work days at a nonprofit with me, and always willing to share insightful comments while we work. Everyone benefits in this situation.
Is your skill set something that lends itself to working alone?
Would you prefer to help organizations out by focusing on upgrading their technology, for example? You might want to volunteer to work with staff in that specific area, not by attending meetings to discuss the strategic direction of the organization. [Read more…] about Is Board Service Right For You?