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Nonprofits rely on their boards to help achieve strategic plan objectives. Here are 3 steps for ensuring your nonprofit board is well-prepared. #boardeffectiveness #leadership #strategy #implementation

Nonprofit Quarterly shared a report by Alliance for Nonprofit Management on nonprofit board chairs. You'll find that this piece doesn't hold back: "we decided to find out what preparation is done by board chairs and how they see their role in relationship to the board and other stakeholders. What we found was a pretty glaring picture of neglect, in that this is an area of organizational leadership succession that is often insufficiently thought through." #nonprofitleadership #peerlearning #boardgovernance #boardchair https://lnkd.in/e43bg7a6

my latest article in the Morning Journal! focusing on Songbird Leadership, which is a fantastic service for local non profit organizations. If you have a story to share about your business or organization, let me know! https://lnkd.in/eWMMjbNU

If you want to address your community's biggest problems, your nonprofit has to involve the community itself in identifying and solving them. Nestor Ortiz, a Nonprofit Leadership Center mentor and the CEO of 16 Point Compass Consulting, LLC, offers five steps to involving the communities you serve in building positive change. 💡➡️ How do you involve your community in solving its current challenges?

Nonprofits are in a leadership crisis. Harvard Business Review reported that one-third to one-half of new CEOs fail in their first eighteen months on the job. The average turnover rate for nonprofit CEOs is between 18% - 22% annually, with nonprofit CEOs staying in their roles for an average of six years, with this average tenure expected to decline over the next several years. So, if you're a board member serving the typical two consecutive three - year term, you can expect to take on the task of facilitating and coordinating a leadership transition during your board term. THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR NEW NONPROFIT CEOs is a must-have for nonprofit CEOs and their boards to defy those dismal odds and succeed. My book will unlock the secrets to long-term leadership excellence for new CEOs, their boards and the organizations they are charged to lead. https://lnkd.in/efMYAYtb

Really enjoyed this interview with Joan Garry that takes a look back at the impactful work that Joan has done for the sector through her nonprofit leadership lab. What I appreciate most about her approach with the lab - is that is perfect for small and midsized nonprofits who don't always have access to consultants or 1:1 coaching to help with board development, leadership transitions, and all the things that nonprofit executive need to be successful. (All for a modest monthly fee) Check out the article and you can use this link to skip the waiting list for the Nonprofit Leadership Lab in the comments!

For both new and experienced nonprofit leaders alike, the right insights and guidance can be transformative. Books offer a depth of knowledge and perspectives and can serve as invaluable tools for inspiration, strategy and practical advice. Check out this article for a curated list of works that provide a foundation of timeless wisdom and innovative approaches to leadership and management. https://buff.ly/3P7vxzv #helpingyouhelpothers #nonprofitleadership #philanthropy

Struggling with nonprofit board effectiveness? Our friends at Blue Avocado share five important lessons. Learn how to foster accountability, empower leadership succession, and drive meaningful engagement for your organization's success. Check out the article for insights and actionable strategies. #NonprofitBoard #BoardGovernance #NonprofitLeadership https://lnkd.in/gwsKq35D

Today’s Top Nonprofit Leadership Challenges Understanding the most pressing challenges facing your organization right now is the first step in knowing how to lead successfully through them. In the conversations our financial leaders have with their colleagues every day these six areas are routinely identified as the most common challenges that nonprofit organizations are facing: https://hubs.ly/Q02bjF9z0 #cfoselections

How the core leadership skills of communication, influence, learning agility, and self-awareness can help those in nonprofit fundraising leadership roles create greater impact: