We all have so much on our to-do list. The only way to get it all done is by sharing the load. That's why nonprofit leaders must learn to delegate effectively, whether we are talking about Executive Directors delegating to their boards and staff or volunteer managers entrusting responsibilities to their volunteers. In this episode,… Continue reading The Art of Delegation
Category: People
Planning a Career in Nonprofits
In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share seven tips to help you build a sustainable and meaningful career in nonprofits. How are you currently planning and nurturing your career path in the nonprofit sector?
Motivating your team
This episode focuses on the two elements needed to create the conditions for someone to feel motivated to take action. How do you currently motivate your team?
Inviting legacy conversations into our organizations
Nancy and Sarah discuss why it is important to invite more conversations about legacy within our organizations. How do you currently support legacy conversations with your donors?
Why attend a conference
Every spring and fall we receive invitations to attend a conference. It may be a nonprofit conference or a conference related to the mission of our organization. It can feel hard to take the time, and yet there is so much benefit. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about conferences and how it is… Continue reading Why attend a conference
Why investing in your organization matters
Nancy and Sarah challenge board members to let go of the scarcity mindset and recognize the value of investing in their organization. How does your organization invest in its people, both board and staff?
Reconnecting with donors
This episode discusses how reconnecting with your donors can be a great way to learn about the motivations of your donors and what excites them about your mission. What changes have you noticed within your donor community?
Nonprofit Leader as Coach
Leaders wear many hats. One of those hats is that of coach. A coach guides someone to solve their own challenges by sharing questions, perspectives, or feedback. You can imagine how a nonprofit executive director, board chair, or volunteer manager might step into a coaching role in conversations with team members, board colleagues, or volunteers.… Continue reading Nonprofit Leader as Coach
Rethinking Performance Reviews
The annual performance review is something that can cause stress for both managers and staff members. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah offer some tips and suggestions for rethinking the way you provide feedback and support to your staff or volunteers. They talk about how to reframe the review as something designed to leave each… Continue reading Rethinking Performance Reviews
The art of collaboration
We've talked about collaboration in past, and yet there is one aspect of collaboration that deserves a deeper dive. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about collaborations and how organizations can pro-actively address culture and cultural differences within them. They share a few steps for success. You will finish listening with ideas on how… Continue reading The art of collaboration