Ask Simple Questions
Continuing on the theme of staffing from my previous newsletter, I want to share some insights prompted by an article that David Brooks wrote in the New York Times a few years ago titled “Nine Nonobvi
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Weekly inspiration for building your nonprofit leadership skills.
When It’s Time for Change, Don’t Start with the Staff
When a nonprofit struggles it’s usually not because the staff are weak. It’s more likely the result of inadequate leadership and poor planning. Most employees are just as savvy as any management consu
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Fundraising Truisms
Two weeks ago I talked about how Washington has added uncertainty to nonprofit fundraising in an already challenging environment. This week I’d like to share some fundraising insights and advice from
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Partnering for Greater Social Impact
Today, I’m happy to share that Applied Wisdom for Nonprofits is partnering with Santa Clara University’s Miller Center for Global Impact. This three-year partnership will focus on enhancing leadership
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Fundraising is an Ever-Growing Challenge
In my March 9 newsletter I talked about how the uncertainty of government funding is affecting nonprofits. Fundraising is already an everyday priority. And then, with all of the turmoil in Washington,
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Clear Direction is a Service
Guest newsletter by Leslie Hansen, Applied Wisdom for Nonprofits In last week's newsletter Jim Morgan discussed how messages about organizational values, strategic priorities, and your confidence in y
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