As a Standards for Excellence Institute Licensed Consultant, I sometimes see organizations crumble when faced with change. Both internal and external factors force organizations to change their way of operating and fulfilling their missions. When external changes arise, (such as changes in grants, donors, or volunteers) nonprofit organization are left to cope with limited resources. Internally, nonprofit organizations also cope with changes in technology, staff, and funding. These changes are[…]

As an executive director, board member, and Licensed Consultant through the Standards for Excellence Institute®, I have attended and administered multiple strategic planning retreats. These getaways have the best of intentions – advancing the mission and vision of the organization, building a closer relationship between board and staff, updating the strategic plan to reflect current and emerging reality, and finding new solutions to persistent issues.The Standards for Excellence® Code identifies[…]

Are you looking to revamp your board meetings? Do you need help bringing life and purpose to your board? Begin by ensuring that each member ofyour board has the five documents listed below at every board meeting. The results will amaze you.Before I became a nonprofit consultant, I spent years navigating the process of running a small not-for-profit community arts organization.Many small nonprofits start with the heart, and my organization was no different. It’s a common story: someone sees a[…]