A well-written employment contract for the executive director can provide benefits to the organization as well as to the new executive and lay the groundwork for a successful relationship.

In this interview, Al Rodriguez and Guille Gil-Reynoso give us a peek inside the inner workings of the Santa Barbara Foundation--a vibrant, ever-transforming organization.

In this interview, Dr. Jack Friedlander, Executive Vice President of Educational Programs at SBCC, describes how his solutions to our educational challenges powerfully impact young people and families in our community and help make SBCC such a highly regarded institution.

This article gives an overview of the benefits and cautions when implementing a contractual agreement between the board and the chief executive.

Happy New Year! This article by Gail Perry gives excellent advice to nonprofit boards on ways of breathing new life into their organization---starting with the beginning of a new fiscal year.

Learn inside tips on building relationships with sponsors from Shelby Sim, the new Sales Manager at the Bacara Resort, who has been on both sides of the event sponsorship table--as "asker" and as "giver."

Read this excellent article from Stanford Social Innovation Review to discover the benefits of leadership development for nonprofit executives and their organizations.

In this compelling interview with Easy Lift CEO, Ernesto Paredes, he tells how nonprofits can significantly improve their own sector by working together with funders, businesses, and local government.

There are three parts to the secret of getting your nonprofit's message published: the story, the relationships, and self-promotion. Find out how you can increase your nonprofit's visibility in the community.

How relevant will your nonprofit be in five years? What are you doing today to meet the dramatic changes looming just ahead? Read this article to find out what your organization can do today to ensure future relevancy and effectiveness.