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Keeping Trouble Out of Our Nonprofit Paradise

Keeping Trouble Out of Our Nonprofit Paradise
By Dr. Cynder Sinclair on Sep 18, 2013 at 10:24 AM in Nonprofit Boards

Without a vital nonprofit sector, we would not describe our living situation as "paradise." So, what proactive measures can we take to assure the continued vitality of this valuable sector? How can we make sure trouble stays out of our nonprofit paradise?

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Developing Nonprofit Leaders

Developing Nonprofit Leaders
By Dr. Cynder Sinclair on Sep 04, 2013 at 08:32 AM in Nonprofit Boards

This interview with Ken Saxon focuses on the imperative of providing professional development for nonprofit leaders and describes his four key programs: Leading From Within, Emerging Leaders Program, Courage to Lead, and Katherine Harvey Fellows.

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Grow a Thriving Business by Giving Back

Grow a Thriving Business by Giving Back
By Dr. Cynder Sinclair on Aug 30, 2013 at 09:35 AM in Social Responsibility

Ironically, the secret to success in the for-profit world seems to be tied directly to involvement in the non-profit sector. This article tells how promoting employee volunteerism and corporate giving can springboard a business to success.

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The Secret To Moving Your Nonprofit From Scarcity to Abundance

The Secret To Moving Your Nonprofit From Scarcity to Abundance
By Dr. Cynder Sinclair on Aug 21, 2013 at 08:10 AM in Volunteering

We have a real example in our own community of an organization that moved from scarcity thinking to an abundance approach: Santa Barbara Foodbank. This article highlights Foodbank’s CEO, Erik Talkin's radical model.

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Exploring the Critical Relationship Between A Nonprofit's CEO and Board Chair

Exploring the Critical Relationship Between A Nonprofit's CEO and Board Chair
By Dr. Cynder Sinclair on Aug 07, 2013 at 10:15 AM in Nonprofit Boards

One of the most important elements of good board governance is the relationship between the CEO and the board chair. This interview with Dr. Peter MacDougall outlines this critical issue.

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Four Ways To Increase Your Nonprofit’s Visibility and Effectiveness

Four Ways To Increase Your Nonprofit’s Visibility and Effectiveness
By Dr. Cynder Sinclair on Aug 07, 2013 at 09:28 AM in Nonprofit Boards

In this recent interview with Steve Ainsley, former publisher of the Santa Barbara News Press,he focuses on four key ways of improving your nonprofit: marketing, differentiation, collaboration and transparency.

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Three Steps to Growing Nonprofit Donor Gifts

Three Steps to Growing Nonprofit Donor Gifts
By Dr. Cynder Sinclair on Jul 25, 2013 at 11:57 AM in Fundraising, Nonprofit Boards

Finding ways to encourage donors to invest at a higher level is a common dilemma for fundraising officers. Some use a formula; others say it is an art. In reality, it’s probably a bit of both.

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Good Nonprofit Board Governance

Unraveling the Mysteries of Good Nonprofit Board Governance
By Dr. Cynder Sinclair on Jun 25, 2013 at 05:13 PM in Nonprofit Boards

Some nonprofit boards seem to “have their act together” and some are far from it. What is the secret of a high-functioning board of directors? Is there some sort of “secret sauce” for boards?

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Pay for Success Attracts New Evidence-Based Funding for Nonprofits

Pay for Success Attracts New Evidence-Based Funding for Nonprofits
By Dr. Cynder Sinclair on May 21, 2013 at 05:40 PM in Fundraising

New capital sources are emerging called impact investing. Pay for Success strengthens nonprofits, philanthropic, faith-based and other community organizations on multiple fronts

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Why Isn't 'Servant Leadership' More Prevalent?

Why Isn't 'Servant Leadership' More Prevalent?
By Dr. Cynder Sinclair on May 07, 2013 at 09:00 AM in Nonprofit Boards

With servant leadership, a leader's primary role is to serve employees. Everyone from Lao-Tzu to Max De Pree thinks this a wonderful model. Why then, asks Professor Jim Heskett, is this style so rare among CEOs?

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