4 ways to make new board members feel welcomed, informed, and prepared to contribute effectively to your nonprofit's mission.

When you know your organization needs to change, you need staff ready, willing, and able to implement that change. But I'm a firm believer that change doesn't happen to people, it should happen with people. Learn how and why to get your staff prepared for change and how to effectively engage them in the change process.

8 reasons why it's importance to have term limits for your board.

The Greek Philosopher Heraclitus said "the only constant in life is change." If the last decade or so taught us anything, it was the truth in that statement. With change inevitable, is your organization poised to manage change, whether imposed from external forces or your choice?

Ask these 10 questions to recruit the best board and board members for your organization.

Do you struggle to recruit volunteers? You might look at your communication methods and the activities you offer to see if you are reaching the right demographic. That is, each generation has a different reasonh for volunteering and a preferred method for outreach to them. When you match their needs, they will come eager to help!

Read my top 4 benefits of taking time for professional development, whether in person or virtually, to recharge and grow in your profession.

If you treat all your donors the same, you are leaving some or many of them behind. Each generation has different preferences in how they like to support an organization and how you can best reach them. Tailoring your message can help generate more money today and in the future.

One simple tip will help improve your grant success. It doesn’t take much time or even much talent. What is it? Watch and find out!

13 years ago on August 1, 2011, I embarked on an adventure when I left the comfort of my job to focus full-time on my business that allows me to do what I love: helping nonprofit organizations succeed.

Thinking and acting strategically means taking into consideration both your mission and your aspirations when making any decision.

Learn how you can and should leverage your executive committee for the good and growth of your organization.

A movement has existed for years to include more equitable language in philanthropy, especially in grant applications. This blog explains why.

This week we explore the role of the governance committee and whether your organization's board should have one. (Hint: YES!)

What does a culture of philanthropy look like and how can you create one at your organization? Here are 4 helpful steps to get there.

Try the flipped agenda to get your board more engaged and improve your organization.

While nothing will guarantee that your development professional will never leave your organization, these tips should help minimize the chances that they will begin looking for their next opportunity as soon as the ink dries on their contract with you.

Leverage your outing to maximize the impact not just on event day, but for the entire year.

Machines will never replace the relationships on which fund development work depends for success. However, they can eliminate or streamline the many administrative functions that keep the fund development professional from spending the time to develop these relationships.

Improve your donor retention and bottom line.