Emerging stronger through financial challenges goes beyond belt-tightening to changing the way an organization operates. We invited Sean Hale, founder and lead consultant of Austin, Texas-based Nonprofit CFO, to share with us three habits that nonprofits can use to address financial challenges now and in the future.
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Building a 3E© Nonprofit Board
Building a 3E© (engaged, energized, and effective) Board is essential for the long-term sustainability of a nonprofit organization. Here are some of our best practices to achieve a 3E© Board (basic and yet often neglected).
Succession Planning: Key to Nonprofit Sustainability
Leadership change is inevitable. Preparing for this inevitability through succession planning is key to nonprofit sustainability. What does it entail?
Shaping Organizational Culture
Shaping organizational culture is 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 organization […]
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? Try my simple three-step process for greater success.