Tag Archives: nonprofit management
CompassPoint and Meyer release Daring to Lead 2011
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services in California and the Meyer Foundation here in Washington have released a follow-up study report as part of their “Daring to Lead” series. This report raises some serious issues – issues that still amaze me that we … Continue reading
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Don’t put ‘em to sleep or tick ‘em off – Make sure your event attendees get what they want
The October 7 edition of the Chronicle of Philanthropy reports on a new study on how organizations are working hard to make sure their special events and galas measure up to donor expectations while still accomplishing their overall goal – … Continue reading
A note from Transition Guides
This morning I received the latest issue of Leadership Guide, the email newsletter from TransitionGuides in Silver Spring, MD. Their areas of expertise are succession planning and leadership transitions for nonprofits. The newsletter featured profiles of three nonprofit executives who had successfully navigated … Continue reading
What can we learn from “Smart CEOs”?
The February 2010 edition of SmartCEO includes in its 10 Things column a list of ways one can build a superior company. Called the “Excellence Challenge,” the list contains suggestions from organizational psychologists Ken Wexley and Doug Strouse. These recommendations … Continue reading
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Are you starving??
I know we are all very busy, but it’s important to take the time to read some of the really good research and commentary that’s out there. Organizations and individuals are putting out useful information and perspectives that can help … Continue reading
Marshall H. Ginn, CFRE
