Culture

Revisiting DEI in Turbulent Times

Recent events have caused some people to question the value of DEI — diversity, equity and inclusion. My fundamental belief in the value of DEI to the nonprofit community has not wavered. DEI isn’t ju

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

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

Nonprofits and the Business World

I once heard someone say that business executives on nonprofit boards too often leave their brains at the door. It’s unfortunate that some businesspeople who get involved with nonprofits can be impati