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Leadership vs. Management

Two weeks ago I considered one of the long-standing myths of leadership, that “leaders are born, not made.” As I wrote, I believe that for most people it’s well within our grasp to learn how to lead a

Mission Statements Reinforce Organizational Values

Here are a few mission statements from prominent nonprofit organizations: The mission of the American Heart Association is “To advance the health of all individuals and communities.” Make a Wish Ameri

Diverse Boards Bring Diverse Perspectives

Successful boards are built on a core of experienced professionals who share your mission and bring unique skills, such as in planning, fundraising, and finance. Beyond that, the idea of having a set

Nonprofits and the Uncertainty of Government Funding

The recent pause on federal grants by the Trump administration was a shock to the nonprofit sector. The incident put a spotlight on how important federal funding is to nonprofits, and how ill-equipped

Building Respect and Trust: Insights from our Interviews

I so often talk about respect and trust in my writing and my discussions with the nonprofit community. I’m always interested in how nonprofit leaders think about this core cultural value. In preparing

Focus on Greatness: Insights from Jim Collins

Jim Collins, who wrote the influential business book Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don’t, also published a short booklet specifically about the nonprofits and the socia

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