Culture

A Humble Approach to Giving

With the holiday season upon us, a time of joy and of sharing, this newsletter is specifically about donorship. It’s at this time of the year that I often reflect on the enormous efforts and the treme

Great Leaders

Our society has promoted the idea that the great leader is special, perhaps born to lead, or requires the highest levels of academic training. Business books and magazines often focus on dramatic exam

Shared Experience

With Thanksgiving less than a week away I’m thinking about community, the community that your nonprofit serves, but also the community within your organization. The Covid crisis isolated board members

Mission Statements Reinforce Organizational Values

Here are a few mission statements from prominent nonprofit organizations: The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Make a Wish America: Toge

Interacting

Everywhere I worked I enjoyed interacting with people, whether they were ranked well above me or they performed entry level jobs. I have no tolerance for anyone who lords their position or power over

Sometimes a Decision is a Good Decision — Until it’s no Longer a Good Decision

With shifting social and economic cycles, things happen unexpectedly that can help or hurt an organization. I’ve talked in the past about “facing the elevator door,” as a way of thinking about opportu