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A Systems View of Your Nonprofit Programs Helps Measure the So What? Factor

A Systems View of Your Nonprofit Programs Helps Measure the So What? Factor
By Dr. Cynder Sinclair on Jun 21, 2015 at 12:09 PM in Santa Barbara Nonprofits

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.

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Four Tips to Help Boards Spot Financial Red Flags

 Four Tips to Help Boards Spot Financial Red Flags
By Dr. Cynder Sinclair on May 09, 2015 at 12:26 PM in Nonprofit Boards

How often have we heard of nonprofits hitting a financial brick wall and then teetering on the edge of solvency? It happens too frequently. When we hear these stories we often wonder where the board was and why they did not steer the organization around the financial white water. Read this article for ways of spotting financial red flags while they are still yellow.

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5 Steps to Ensuring Success for Your Nonprofit’s New Executive Director

5 Steps to Ensuring Success for Your Nonprofit’s New Executive Director
By Dr. Cynder Sinclair on Apr 22, 2015 at 09:57 AM in Nonprofit Boards

What are we doing to set the new executives up for success? Following a solid onboarding procedure can be just as important as your search process.

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Improve Your Health and Happiness—Volunteer For a Nonprofit Today

Improve Your Health and Happiness—Volunteer For a Nonprofit Today
By Dr. Cynder Sinclair on Apr 22, 2015 at 09:39 AM in Volunteering

Volunteering abundantly benefits those who are being helped. But did you know that there are actually some surprising benefits of volunteering for you as the volunteer?

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Evaluating Nonprofit Programs—Keep, Change, or Toss?

Evaluating Nonprofit Programs—Keep, Change, or Toss?
By Dr. Cynder Sinclair on Mar 27, 2015 at 01:37 PM in Santa Barbara Nonprofits

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.

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Who Should I Be: Better or Different?

Who Should I Be:  Better or Different?
By Dr. Cynder Sinclair on Mar 17, 2015 at 10:45 AM in Santa Barbara Nonprofits

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.

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Five Proven Steps to Get Your Nonprofit Board Unstuck

Five Proven Steps to Get Your Nonprofit Board Unstuck
By Dr. Cynder Sinclair on Mar 16, 2015 at 03:27 PM in Nonprofit Boards

Has your nonprofit board lost its enthusiasm? Are your board meetings boring or contentious? Is your board lost in the weeds of micromanagement? Read this article to discover ways to proactively engage board members and invigorate board meetings.

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Are You A Leader, a Manager, or Both?

Are You A Leader, a Manager, or Both?
By Dr. Cynder Sinclair on Feb 23, 2015 at 04:54 PM in Nonprofit Boards

Do you ever wonder if you are a leader or a manager--and which is best? Each has its unique and important role. Read this article to understand the difference and recognize your style.

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Can Coaching Senior Leaders Improve Your Nonprofit?

Can Coaching Senior Leaders Improve Your Nonprofit?
By Dr. Cynder Sinclair on Jan 30, 2015 at 10:37 AM in Santa Barbara Nonprofits

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.

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Four Cs to Steer Your Nonprofit Through the White Water of Change

Four Cs to Steer Your Nonprofit Through the White Water of Change
By Dr. Cynder Sinclair on Jan 30, 2015 at 10:05 AM in Santa Barbara Nonprofits

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.

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