We’re proud of the work we do to help nonprofits thrive. But we’re REALLY proud of the work our clients do to improve life for others.
Every day we are inspired by their vision, leadership and commitment to making the world a better place.
Here’s one of those stories.
Topics: Success Stories, Board Development, Volunteer Appreciation, Nonprofit Leadership, Volunteers, CelebratingOurClients, strategic planning, board governance
Plans are important, but they’ll never work unless you take action.
This month, the DBD team will be sharing ways for you to jump start your work in 2022.
Topics: Board Development, Volunteer Appreciation, Nonprofit Leadership, Volunteers, Board Leadership, Nonprofit, Collaboration, board governance
2022 is right around the corner! As we enter the fourth quarter and begin to wrap up a challenging year, it’s an opportune time to look forward. Following are five things to consider as you think about strategic thinking and planning in this new era.
Topics: Goal Setting, Mission, Strategy, Planning, Nonprofit Staff, Fundraising Campaign, Nonprofit, Collaboration, Preparation, community, Covid
A long-time executive coach once told me that the most powerful questions are ones that can be understood by a kindergartner.
Topics: Leadership, Ask, Nonprofit Leadership, Listening, Communication, Ideas, community
Does your non-profit have Save-As-Itis?
Meaning, do you tend to open your previous board meeting’s agenda and click File > Save As to create the next one, plugging in the new date and modifying a few things here and there?
If that’s the case, you may not be leveraging the true brain power and contributions of board members.
Topics: Board Management, Communication, Death By Meeting, Nonprofit, Collaboration
These times are calling for aspirational thinking. With dramatic changes in our collective landscape, people are craving direction and leadership more than ever. In many cases, nonprofit boards and CEOs are needing to reinvent strategies, practices, and the very direction of their organizations.
Topics: Nonprofit Management, Nonprofit Leadership, Strategy, Vision, Planning
This is the second of a two-part series. Read the first part here.
Topics: Development, Nonprofit, Collaboration, partnership
In a recent strategic planning meeting, a former hospital president suggested to the committee, “We must collaborate, or we won’t survive.”
Topics: Development, Nonprofit, Collaboration, partnership
On a call with a client last week, working together to identify values for tough times, a word popped up: equanimity. I couldn’t remember what it meant, but it sounded like a smooth, peaceful lake, hinting of equity and justice. So I said, “Not sure if this is relevant, but what about equanimity?” She responded, “Yes! That is a perfect word.”
Topics: Leadership, Volunteer Leadership, Church Leadership
Let’s be honest, and real.
Topics: Leadership, Volunteer Leadership, Nonprofit Leadership