Leadership - Blog | Applied Wisdom for Nonprofits

Give Volunteers a Job They Can Do Well

Before the holiday volunteers arrive, make sure each assignment is clear and someone is there to help.

Before your year-end appeal promises a new program, check how it serves your mission.

Make the resources needed to deliver a program visible before agreeing to do it.

Give the board and leadership team specific work they can finish.

A thoughtful transition leaves the organization stronger on the other side.

How to broaden a promising leader before the organization needs them to step up.