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The Larger Goal of Doing Good

Financial success and independence are powerful motivators. But as we enter this season of reflection, I want to set a reminder that achieving professional success and pursuing the greater good aren't

Nonprofits Live in a Cyclical Environment

As we approach year-end, the end of a particularly brutal 12-months, I’m reminded of the ever-evolving cycles that all organizations face. Just like for-profits, nonprofits live in cyclical environ

Reduce Stress by Focusing on Top Priorities

I want to continue this week to talk about coping with stress at nonprofits. There are few things more stressful than having a dozen to-dos on your desk, and three staff members outside your door look

Coping with Stress at Year-end

This has been the most stressful year for nonprofits since the Covid crisis. The current social and political environment makes burnout more of a concern than perhaps ever before. Everyone is searchin

A Humble Approach to Giving

Next Thursday we will celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States, and it prompts me to think more about giving. I’ve been deeply engaged in philanthropy for more than three decades. Friends and colle

Hiring and the Two Negatives

Last week I talked about how important it is to hire excellent people, people who can own their work, both its successes and failures. I’ve got a tip about how to make great hires. In addition to the

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