Philanthropy Journal - Management/Leadership Articles

Effective board recruitment, Part 1

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:31:30 -0500

Identifying and recruiting the right board members for your nonprofit takes a lot of hard work behind the scenes, but the right recruitment plan can yield a committed and effective board.

The power of the interim executive director

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:32:39 -0500

With leadership transitions increasing, nonprofits should consider interim executive directors, temporary leaders who can take the helm of an organization, help the board and staff address important issues and lay the groundwork for the following leader’s success.

Balancing stability with the need for change

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:31:25 -0500

Whether change takes place because of economic, political, legal, competitive or social factors, it is the responsibility of a nonprofit’s leaders to prepare and lead the organization through changing times.

Healthy reserves are no accident

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:20:48 -0500

While building a reserve fund for your nonprofit takes planning, dedication and discipline, the financial flexibility reserves provide is critical during good times and bad.

Is your nonprofit’s board prepared for transition?

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:14:09 -0500

The best board-succession plan is to have a board that operates according to proven practices, an approach that will enable it to perform effectively regardless of planned or unexpected turnover.

Conducting an executive director search

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:55:19 -0400

Finding a nonprofit’s next executive director, a serious responsibility that falls to the organization’s board, is an excellent opportunity if handled well.

Ensuring an encore for arts nonprofits

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:14:26 -0400

The recession has been particularly hard on arts and culture organizations, but there are steps these groups can take to survive the financial battle.

Cutting the budget without hitting an artery

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:16:17 -0400

Given the anemic economic environment, nonprofits need to keep accountability and transparency in mind as they decide what to cut – and not cut – from their budgets.

Maximizing your board’s impact

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:28:34 -0400

Clear two-way communication from the CEO and board chair to other board members can ensure you have a working board where all members understand and embrace their individual roles.

Luring the right nonprofit job applicants

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:20:11 -0400

Too often, job searches net dozens of unqualified candidates. But there are ways to manage the process that can improve the overall quality of the candidates you have available to consider.