Category Archives: Human Resources
How to Hold the Keys to Strong Nonprofit Leadership (And Use Them!)
You could have a perfect balance in the world, but if you’re standing and relying on unstable ground, eventually it’ll all come crashing down. This concept is true for real houses and card houses alike. Plus, in the grand scheme
Succession Strategy: Mapping the Next Generation of Leadership
I always find it a little funny when I hear someone say, “The future is now.” My immediate thought tends to be, “But what does that even mean?” Frankly, it sounds like somebody is trying to be a little too
[PODCAST] Why Nonprofits Need to Dream, Humanize and Have Patience | Ft. Dan Pallotta
“Those of us working in nonprofit organizations need to take our eyes off of overhead ratios and put [our focus] far out into the sky and look at our dreams for impact.” — Dan Pallotta Pallotta is talking about the
Do You Really Need a Nonprofit Mentor?
The nonprofit sector is a strong and vibrant community full of people willing to help each other out. And now more than ever, it’s important to come together and work as allies and mentors. The value of being mentored seems
Program Sustainability is Not Just About Funding
“What are your plans for sustaining this project, if you are successful?” Many of you will recognize this question from grant applications, and unfortunately, it’s one that we often struggle to answer confidently. For years, I used to wing my
[PODCAST] Storytelling as Mission Moments | Ft. Lori Jacobwith
Storytelling has been a pretty noteworthy buzzword in the nonprofit sector in the last few years. Blogs, conferences and thought leaders all over the sector stress the importance of storytelling. We all have stories that stem from our work and
