Culture

Developing Managers

As your nonprofit grows, the demands within your sector and the dynamics of the larger world change and you have to stay on top of that. You’re never “done” putting organizational processes in place,

Nonprofits and the Business World

I once heard someone say about business executives on nonprofit boards that they often leave their brains at the door. It’s unfortunate that sometimes impatient business people get involved with nonpr

Cultural Course Correction

Last week I looked at how to develop a strong organizational culture which includes support for DEI, grounded in mutual trust and respect. That culture is built on structure, processes and people. Thi

Structure + Processes + People = Culture

Support for DEI, based on the values of mutual trust and respect, is part of a strong and productive organizational culture. This strong and productive culture is, in turn, the result of three element

Decisions Create Momentum

A decision accomplishes nothing except creating momentum in a particular direction. Deciding to get married, for example, does not create a long and happy marriage — it just sets the possibility in mo

Diverse Boards Provide Diverse Perspectives

When it comes to boards, the idea of having a diverse set of people with varied backgrounds is a good one. When you’re only talking with people who know exactly what you know, and whom you value becau