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Keeping Trouble Out of Our Nonprofit Paradise
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?
Developing Nonprofit Leaders
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.
Grow a Thriving Business by Giving Back
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.
The Secret To Moving Your Nonprofit From Scarcity to Abundance
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.
Exploring the Critical Relationship Between A Nonprofit's CEO and Board Chair
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.
Four Ways To Increase Your Nonprofit’s Visibility and Effectiveness
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.
Three Steps to Growing Nonprofit Donor Gifts
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.
Unraveling the Mysteries of Good Nonprofit Board Governance
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?
Pay for Success Attracts New Evidence-Based Funding for Nonprofits
New capital sources are emerging called impact investing. Pay for Success strengthens nonprofits, philanthropic, faith-based and other community organizations on multiple fronts
Why Isn't 'Servant Leadership' More Prevalent?
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?