The best book for nonprofit Executive Directors
When I first became an ED, I was in way over my head. I had a fair amount of experience, but stepping into a Director role is like nothing else. …
Words of Wisdom from one of the best fundraisers I know
When I was a young Director at Housing Long Beach, I met a woman who worked for a local immigrant rights group that was one of the savviest and most …
Persuading in Purgatory
During five years of fighting for justice as a community organizer, I also taught public speaking at a local university. My two jobs actually influenced each other quite a bit: …
My Favorite Nonprofit Blog
If you’ve got a commute or love listening to podcasts while working out, I encourage you to check out Joan Garry’s Nonprofits Are Messy podcast. Joan is one of my …
New (or not-so-new) Executive Director’s Survival Guide
Congratulations! You are the new (or not-so-new) Executive Director. This is an amazing opportunity for your professional growth and development. Being an ED is not an easy calling; you are …
“My Board Needs Help!”…Welcome to the Crowd.
During my time as an Executive Director, I met with dozens of fellow Directors in trainings and courses. Whenever a group of us would sit in a room, the conversation …
Help! We need $$, like, NOW.
Solid fund development plans should always be in place to give your nonprofit the foresight to plan ahead for the year and have all the cash in place to pay …
Seeking Young Board Members? Now Is the Time.
Young people want to serve! Meg Garlinghouse, Head of Social Impact at LinkedIn (@megarling) says, “There is a desire for young professionals to get connected! To date, more than 3.5mm …
