Funders want proof of program effectiveness. Donors want it. Volunteers want it. Even the government wants it. For many nonprofits, especially human services and the arts, measuring outcomes is a relatively new concept. Looking at your organization’s programs as a system makes measurement easier.

How do you know your nonprofit is offering the right programs for your clients? When is the last time you evaluated your organization's programs? How about your fundraising events? Are any of your programs considered sacred cows that should never be abandoned or changed? Read about this incredibly effective tool for assessing your programs.

Ever wonder what your clients and supporters think of when they think of your organization? The answer is called "your brand." Read this latest blog from Simon Dixon of Idea Engineering. He is a master at branding and we can learn a lot from his perspective.

Have you ever thought of hiring a coach to work with you as the leader of your nonprofit? Or have you, as a board member, ever thought that your nonprofit might be wise to hire a coach for its Executive Director? Read this article to find out more about how a coach can help you develop your leadership skills and enhance your entire organization.

Are changes churning with greater frequency all around you? Do you find yourself trying to gain control over all these rapid-fire shifts? How can you effectively lead your nonprofit organization through such turbulence? Apply these four Cs to navigate the white water.

As each year draws to a close, I encourage organizations to look back over the past months and make a list of their accomplishments. Most nonprofits are so focused on projects lying ahead that they forget to reflect on their successes. Yet, acknowledging triumphs can energize the team to surge ahead in the new year with renewed vigor.

As of January 1, 2015, non-voting ex officio board members are prohibited in California nonprofits. This article will tell you what you need to know.

Jose Cofino says he feels lucky that being diagnosed with a disease for which there is no cure allowed him to know what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. "Out of adversity, comes opportunity," said Cofino.

Read this summary of the Center for Nonprofit Management's Compensation and Benefits Survey 2014.

The nonprofit sector hires more people, holds more assets, and contributes more to our economy that most people realize.