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When Does Interim Nonprofit Leadership Make Sense?

Blue Avocado

At a time of a leadership transition, planned or unplanned, more and more organizations are using interim leaders (aka interims) to help the board address organizational challenges, large and small, that may have existed during the tenure of the previous leader. Independence and objectivity were essential.

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The Folk Dance of Nonprofit Organizational Development

Fundraising Coach

The Folk Dance of Nonprofit Organizational Development. Most beginning nonprofits seem to expect this for their organizational development: the team that launches the organization will be the same team in 10 years. I find it easier to think of organizational development as a folk dance. Do you see the dance?

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23 Leaders Selected for 2024 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship

NonProfit Leadership Center

Melissa Morin Director, University of South Florida Foundation Melissa Morin, director at the University of South Florida Foundation, is one of 23 outstanding professionals of color selected to participate in the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s 2024 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship. ” Harold Bryant Jr.,

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2022 Nonprofit Leadership Conference Breakout Speakers & Sessions

NonProfit Leadership Center

At the 2022 Nonprofit Leadership Conference on December 1 , presented by Bank of America, you’ll reignite your calling to nonprofit work and come together with peers and partners to chart the path forward. During the 2022 Leadership Conference , attendees will have an opportunity to participate in two interactive breakout sessions.

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Overcoming Barriers to influence: Leading without Formal Authority

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Just like managing any other project, maintaining the relationships is an ongoing task. Managing setbacks collaboratively and calmly. Whether you’re in HR, project management, or a leadership role, these principles offer a way forward. Recognize also that influence is a marathon, not a sprint.

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3 decisions every nonprofit should make before writing an organizational plan 

Candid

One of the reasons an estimated 30% of nonprofits dont last more than 10 years is poor organizational development. Developing an organizational plan that clearly defines your groups objectives is key to achieving long-term success and sustainability.

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Managing nonprofit employees (and volunteers)

Fundraising Coach

A great session I went to was on managing development staff by Betsy Rigby, Director of Development with Partners HealthCare. How assumptions affect our managing. In the 1960’s, MIT researchers came up with two theories of management, ingloriously named, Theory X and Theory Y. Theory X and Theory Y.