Professional Development
A Nonprofit Partnership: How One Board Member Connected Two Organizations and Boosted Both
With some creative thinking, a nonprofit’s board member was able to forge a nonprofit partnership that advanced two causes that she cared deeply about.
Why Executive Directors Need L&D to Execute a Smooth Succession
Learn about what makes a good talent management strategy and how investing in learning and development helps organizations fill their leadership pipeline.
Reproducing Reproducers: Creating a Legacy of Leadership Succession
If you are not creating and investing in the right system, you are putting your nonprofit’s long-term sustainability at risk.
Ensuring Dogs and Cats Get Equal Scratch in Decision-making
Every organization is made up of cat people and dog people. This framework can help with equity and inclusion in decision-making processes.
The Worst Way to Share an Idea is to Say, “I Have an Idea”
Saying “I have an idea” can cause issues because of the implied ownership. It’s important for us to offer ideas in the right way.
The Pitfalls of Running a Mentoring Program
Thinking of starting a mentoring program in your nonprofit? Avoid these pitfalls so you can build a successful capacity building program.
Engaging Board Members: AAA Then and Now
Use AAA (Ambassador, Advocate, Asker) to engage your nonprofit board members who are not comfortable asking for money.
What Millennials Really Want: Professional Development
Millennials know it’s easier to fix something than replace it. They join nonprofits to make a difference, not complain about their managers.
Kirk Kramer: An Uncomplicated Path for Developing Leaders
The Bridgespan Group’s Kirk Kramer suggests some new approaches to leadership development in recent papers. Here, he cuts right to the chase.
All Hands on Board: The Board of Directors in All-Volunteer Organizations
This booklet was originally published by the National Center for Nonprofit Boards and the Support Center for Nonprofit Management.