Congress has enacted several key pieces of legislation over the last year to help businesses continue operations during the COVID pandemic. As we move deeper in 2021 it is important to know that several types of assistance for non-profit organizations still exist. While not every organization qualifies based on size or adverse economic impact, it is worth looking to see where you fit in.
Topics: Nonprofit, finance, financial management, Covid, Cares Act, PPP
It’s happened to all of us over the last year while on a video conference: you want to express a thought, respond to a question or offer an opinion and you’re the only one who can hear you talking. You’re on mute! With technology, an easy fix is just a click or two away.
While the technology of today highlights our moments of silence, being on mute is certainly not a new phenomenon.
Topics: Leadership, Nonprofit Leadership, Communication, Relationships, Nonprofit, Crucial Conversations, Clarity
As a board member, you may experience a leadership transition at your organization during your tenure. When that time arrives, you have a responsibility as a board to take the necessary steps to ensure a successful transition. All board members will have some role in the process, but the development of a strong Search Committee is the first step.
Topics: Leadership, Nonprofit Leadership, Volunteers, Leadership Transition, Nonprofit, CEO Search, executive search
In this week's episode of the DBD Podcast, Bruce Berglund and Jon Simons discuss two additional leadership axioms that guide our work:
If you've worked with us in the past these might sound familiar. Is there someone else on your staff or volunteer team who could benefit from learning these important concepts?
Topics: Leadership, Big L Leaders, Nonprofit Leadership, Podcast, Nonprofit, Who Really Cares
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
Topics: Nonprofit Leadership, Board Leadership, Nonprofit, financial management
One evening in early December I got a text from a friend (who is a County Commissioner) that there was a mob of armed protesters outside her house. Her 12-year-old son was home alone at the time. He called her while she was at a Health District meeting that would determine whether our county would issue a mask mandate. Can you imagine how afraid he must’ve been?
Topics: Nonprofit Leadership, Generosity, Giving, Gift Of Giving, Nonprofit
By Jan Brogdon and Robyn Furness-Fallin
Topics: Annual Campaign, Annual, Annual Fundraising, Church Fundraising, Church Stewardship
Happy New Year! As you settle back in after the holidays, let me suggest you take a few moments to consider the “three Rs” before getting sucked into the hustle and bustle of a new year.
Topics: Leadership, Volunteer Management, Nonprofit Leadership, Strategy, Planning, Nonprofit
