Philanthropy Journal - Management/Leadership Articles

Growing board engagement: Part II - Meetings

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:31:45 -0500

The second article in this three-part series on board engagement focuses on the format and content of board meetings.

Ideas that work: Commitment to change

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:12:59 -0500

Change is inevitable. The key to creating positive change is involving, communicating with, and training staff.

Diversity within family foundations critical

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:30:56 -0500

A new guide from the Council on Foundations provides 10 ways family foundations can make their efforts more effective through diversity and inclusiveness.

Growing board engagement: Part I - Bylaws

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:10:12 -0500

This three-part series is designed to help nonprofits increase board engagement by focusing on three critical areas: the impact of bylaws, the format and content of meetings and the decision-making process.

Communication vital to smooth transitions

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:01:49 -0500

Leadership transitions are stressful, but a well-thought-out communications plan can ease the process.

Making skills-based volunteering work

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:59:32 -0500

Striving for success during the recession can be daunting, but when you tap into the power of volunteering, everybody—the volunteers, nonprofits and the community—wins.

Publicly-funded: How much to disclose

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:11:05 -0500

In today’s environment, where transparency and trust are paramount, the more information you can provide, even if it is not required, the better.

Striving for the optimal overhead goal

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:07:15 -0500

While many nonprofits strive for ultra-low overheard to impress donors, anemic investment in resources, systems and processes is shortsighted.

Ideas that work: Strategic Planning 101

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:13:10 -0500

Developing a strategic plan can help organizations assess where they are today, and build a vision for where they want to be.

Leading in and through a recession

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:32:17 -0500

While it’s easy to get stuck in non-stop manager mode during difficult times, that’s exactly when nonprofit executives must lead.