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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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?

Santa Barbara enjoys a healthy nonprofit sector, providing vital services that impact every segment of our community: arts and culture, environment, animals, healthcare, and a wide range of human services.

Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month? Volunteering gives us an opportunity to contribute to our community in a profound and personal way.

Leaders from small business to large corporations are trying their hand at corporate social responsibility.