Shaping organizational culture can steady the path to a nonprofit’s growth and sustainability, especially in today’s challenging world. Here’s why it’s beneficial, along with some ideas and best practices.Organizational culture is the invisible force that shapes how a nonprofit grows and operates, for better or worse. Applying a consistent, clear, and engaging culture within your […]
Mentoring Matters
Mentoring matters wherever you are in your professional and personal life. I truly believe that intentionally creating mentoring relationships is the key to career and personal success. As John Crosby puts it so succinctly: “Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction”.
Dumping and drafting for writing success
Dumping and drafting for writing success. How often do you find yourself staring at a blank page, unsure how to start? Or maybe you start and get stuck trying to make every sentence perfect? I used to do both until I figured out my simple three-step process that makes writing easier and allows for creativity, […]
Strategy key to brand and marketing development
Why is defining your organization’s strategy key to brand and marketing development? Time and money can be wasted on building a new website or creating other marketing collateral if your positioning, messaging, and branding aren’t clear.
Collaboration or merger – keys to a nonprofit’s long-term impact
Intentionally seeking collaboration or merger can be keys to a nonprofit’s long-term impact and sustainability.
Gaining the Courage to Lead
Do you have the courage to lead or does self-imposed fear restrict your willingness to take on a leadership role? One of my leadership heroes, Nelson Mandela said: “Fear and courage are brothers. I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.”