10/12/21: Time To Get Serious About Succession Planning

Planning for the departure of one leader and the hiring and establishment of a new leader is critical to an organization’s long-term success. 

Compasspoint’s 2011 report on nonprofit leadership indicates that 67% of CEOs/ED plan to leave their jobs within five years, 10% anticipate leaving within one year, and 7% have already given notice. 

Yet, Boardsource reports only 27% of nonprofit organizations have a succession plan in place.

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7/16/21: Annual Member Meeting Recap

We were thrilled to see members, board members, committee volunteers, sponsors, speakers & nonprofits at our 32nd Annual Meeting Friday, June 18. One of our key updates was that we have broken our membership record! 

7/12/21: Four questions To Up Your Content Game

Your online content can further your mission by attracting new members and inspiring constituents to action. Based on a recent national survey, here are 4 questions you can ask to decide if your nonprofit needs to level up its content strategy.

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6/3/21: Strategic Visioning: The Time to Think Big is Now 

Visioning is more creative and comprehensive than a revision to your vision statement. It is the precursor to every strategic plan, feasibility study, and every large-scale campaign. It enables organizations and groups to agree on compelling goals, breakthrough strategies, and aligned action. Learn and try a simple visioning exercise you can do with your team.

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5/2/21: Fundraising: Busting the Myth of Donor Fatigue

The problem isn’t how often we communicate with donors but what we say – or don’t say – to them. 

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