Nonprofit
Keith Stroup is a Washington, DC public-interest attorney who founded NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) in 1970. Stroup obtained his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Illinois in 1965, and in 1968 he graduated from Georgetown Law School in Washington, DC. Stroup first smoked marijuana when he was…
Read MoreTo maximize its impact, your nonprofit needs to be able to expand and operate efficiently while adapting to the ebbs and flows in your sector. Normally, this forward-thinking responsibility falls on the ED, but this can sometimes make his or her job unmanageable with all the other responsibilities that go with the position. This can…
Read More
When an organization grows to the point where the ED’s duties become overwhelming, many consider adding a COO, or chief operating officer. The exact role that a COO plays varies from organization to organization, but generally, the COO oversees administrative and operational functions within the nonprofit. They may also act as the “second in command”…
Read More
Alexander McCobin’s life’s purpose is perfectly aligned to the purpose of Conscious Capitalism – to elevate humanity through business. In this episode, Alexander shares experiences and stories from his life including: his experience joining the wrestling team in 7th grade, his choice to pursue undergrad and graduate degrees in both economics and philosophy, how a…
Read More
Recently the Stanford Social Innovation Review produced an article about the Nonprofit Leadership Development Deficit, and how succession planning is the No. 1 organizational concern of US nonprofits, but they are failing to develop their most promising pool of talent: homegrown leaders. We wanted to find the antithesis of this SSIR article and hear…
Read MoreNearly everything in nonprofit work is tied to money, so you need to be sure you have an effective overseer for your organization’s finances. The chief financial officer is in charge of reporting on finances, making investments and capital analyses, and developing economic strategy. When you are hiring for a nonprofit CFO position, you need…
Read More
Whether your organization is just starting up or has been around for a while, it is important to work with an executive search firm you can trust. Following is a checklist of 12 executive search firm questions you should ask before paying a retainer: What is your area of expertise? What sectors, positions, and geographic…
Read MoreA big fundraising event is coming up, and you are planning to speak. As the executive director, you represent your nonprofit organization, and in order for your fundraiser to be successful, you need to inspire people to act on behalf of your cause. A well-written speech can have a powerful effect on people. To make…
Read More
An executive director wants to make sure that the board members are top quality, but it’s not always easy to figure out who has that quality and who does not. In addition, you also want to make sure they will fit in with the group. Your board needs to be able to work together…
Read MoreAs the executive director, you believe in your nonprofit’s cause, and you want it to continue on no matter what happens to you. You want to be sure the right person takes your place afterward. When it comes down to it, you need an effective succession plan. And you need it now. But how do…
Read More