Why I Would Never Hire a Nonprofit Executive Director Without a Reference From Someone They’ve Supervised
After more than a decade working in nonprofits, 2025 was the first year I got to experience the sector differently.
The Gap We Don’t Talk About in Nonprofit Governance
The Gap We Don’t Talk About in Nonprofit Governance On the distance between what we teach and what’s actually possible
Closing the Governance Gap: What Nonprofit Boards Actually Need to Succeed
Most people who join nonprofit boards genuinely want to contribute. They care about the mission. They bring experience, relationships, and
Every Nonprofit Needs a John Knox
As we celebrate John Knox’s retirement after almost 3 decades at the Department of Juvenile Justice, I’m also celebrating something
Before You Ask Your Nonprofit Board to Fundraise, Read This
Whenever I train boards on fundraising, I start with a simple activity. I hand everyone a piece of origami paper
The Role Evolved. Did Anyone Update the Description?
A nonprofit leader I coach recently told me she felt like she was failing at a job she used to