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Weekly inspiration for building your nonprofit leadership skills.

The Larger Goal of Doing Good

Success and financial independence are tremendous motivators in life. But as we celebrate the holidays, I like to remind my friends and colleagues that you can do well and at the same time pursue the

Number One or Two—Or Not at All

Experienced leaders understand that if an organization cannot be number one or two in its “market” then it should evolve elsewhere. A nonprofit should be one of the leading organizations in its define

Mission Statements Reinforce Organizational Values

Sometimes people roll their eyes at mission statements and strategic rollout events with slogans and banners. It’s possible to overdo it, but it’s also important to reinforce and repeat fundamental or

Nonprofits Live in Cyclical Environments

Nonprofits live in cyclical environments. Their fortunes are often pegged to business growth and strong stock markets, which put cash in their donors’ pockets. When revenues are strong, it’s important

Focus on Your Local Community

With Thanksgiving less than a week away I’m thinking about community, the community that your nonprofit serves, and also the community within your organization. At Applied Materials we were pioneers i

Communicate the Value of Training

I’m grateful to see that our new online course is proving popular both with readers of the Applied Wisdom booklet and with the newcomers to our website. I think that it’s essential to educate and supp

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