Nonprofit

A 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…

Every executive director wants an outstanding board to work with, but it’s not always easy to find the right candidates. Having a good list of interview questions is certainly a start, but it is crucial to know what you are really looking for. You are measuring the person’s qualities and what they are able to…

Good storytelling has a huge impact on people, making it a valuable asset to any nonprofit organization. You want to circulate powerful stories about what you do in order to engage staff members, inspire board members, and spread the word about your mission throughout your community. In order to be effective, your nonprofit stories need…

When you contemplate everything about your nonprofit organization that inspires you, board meetings probably don’t come to mind. They can drag on, covering the same data that no one really pays attention to anyway, and only become interesting when they bring up something absolutely terrifying, such as if you are way over budget. However, board…

You don’t want them to leave. They are brilliant. They get things done. You would rely on them if everything else went down the drain. They are your best employees, and you wish they could stay forever. Chances are, they won’t, but there are some ways that, as an executive director, you can ensure that…

As 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…

You want to inspire the people you rely on every day in your organization. You have a vision, and you’ve let your whole organization know about it, but how do you really inspire them? In scenarios like this, team bonding exercise can help, but knowing where to start can seem challenging. One answer is to…

What are the top attributes, characteristics, and traits that make up an exceptional Executive Director? As a leadership search firm that finds breakthrough Executive Directors for nonprofits, we’ve had unique experiences and perspective on this question. We interview executive directors for breakthrough leadership opportunities every day. What have we found? And, perhaps more importantly, what…