Leadership vs. Management
March 17, 2023 No Comments
Books on organizational success often focus on leadership. Others seem to focus solely on management. But effectively running an organization demands both leadership and management.
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18 Fundraising Truisms
March 11, 2023 No Comments
My friend Henry E. (Hank) Riggs worked in Silicon Valley in the 1960s, and then, in 1974, became a professor of engineering at Stanford University.
Decisions Create Momentum
March 4, 2023 No Comments
I’ve talked before about the cost of perfect information. People who become overly focused on obtaining perfect information before making decisions often waste time and
Seeing the Hope Inside Yourself
February 25, 2023 No Comments
National Mentoring Month takes place every January. President Biden noted in his 2023 National Mentoring Month declaration, “As families and friends, teachers and counselors, coaches
The Rule of Three for Hiring
February 11, 2023 No Comments
Staffing is a challenge for every organization. Relentless competition with the for-profit sector can make hiring extra challenging for nonprofits. An organization committed to excellence deliberately
Problem-Solving and the “Let’s Do” Attitude
January 8, 2023 No Comments
The current dysfunction in the House of Representatives in Washington highlights the importance of effective decision-making and problem-solving. Nonprofits are constantly faced with making difficult