Leadership transitions are inevitable in every organization and nonprofits are particularly susceptible. Whether it’s a planned departure or an unexpected resignation, a leadership change can
More Organizations Are Turning to Interim Leadership for Stability and Impact The recent slowdown in my blog posts is not an excuse—it’s a manifestation of
It has been said that “culture eats strategy for breakfast (or perhaps for lunch),” and my observation, through our work, is indeed that culture drives
Leadership transitions are defining moments for any nonprofit organization. When an executive director leaves, even temporarily, it can feel like the foundation of the organization
Last time, we argued that it’s time to stop calling these organizations nonprofits and start calling them what they really are — social impact enterprises.
When we started this blog almost a year ago, it was born from a simple but pressing observation: so many aspects of nonprofit work are
Leaders change: That is a fact of life for all nonprofits. The real question is whether that shift will set the organization up for success
In the nonprofit sector, there are few words that spark more tension than “merger.” For many boards and staff, it conjures fears of losing identity,
To maximize impact without duplicating costs, nonprofits should consider opportunities to cross-leveraging services: contracting with each other to provide complementary programs. When two or more
Strategic diversification built on a solid infrastructure and aligned to a clear and common mission can be a savior. One way to respond to challenging
Most nonprofits work within vibrant, sometimes crowded, ecosystems — and increasingly, social-impact businesses — that are all striving to address interconnected societal challenges. Whether it’s
Corporations know they can do well by doing good. By aligning themselves with causes that matter to their customers, companies strengthen their relationships with existing