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What if you could develop a style of leadership that positively influences and changes not only yourself, but also those with whom you work and interact? You can! It’s called Energy Leadership. Last September, I wrote about the 7 levels of energy and how they impact your life. (If you want a refresher, you can read […]
In my years consulting various organizations and their boards, I’ve led numerous board retreats with various emphases. I’m typically brought in to help boards get clarity on things like: Fundraising An upcoming capital campaign Strategic, long-term vision casting All of these topics are valuable pursuits for a board and worthy of the time given. But, […]
Within an organization, there are 5 roles that must be filled in order for that organization to be as productive and efficient as it can be. The top two roles are critical, and how those roles are implemented is extremely important. Today, we’ll look at the top two roles: Governance and Leadership. These two roles are […]
Disruption: disturbance or problems that interrupt an event, activity, or process. It has taken me awhile…but I have learned to live with “disruption.” Ribbon Cutting-We’re in Business This year marks the 15th anniversary of Stroman & Associates. Starting my consulting business has been the single-most rewarding aspect of my professional career, but it was also one of […]
Where does your board spend its time? Today I’m excited to share with you a concept from my upcoming book, The Intentional Board. In board meetings, time is spent on various items typically falling within 7 Horizons of Focus. How much time should be spent on each horizon? Check out the video to find out! (You […]
In any nonprofit organization, there are 5 functions that must be fulfilled if the organization is going to be considered effective. These functions are: Governance Leadership Management Micromanagement Execution The board’s role lies solely within the first function—Governance. Governance should be the focus and the purpose of board meetings. What kinds of things do boards […]
Guest Post by John Martin. John is a philanthropy practitioner (Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®) with 25 years of nonprofit experience, including 19 years of fundraising & development leadership in higher education and an additional six years with a grant making charitable foundation. He teaches university courses in Fundraising & Grantwriting, Nonprofit Leadership, and Nonprofit Marketing. […]
Many leaders tell me they want a more balanced life. What exactly does that mean? Balance, of course, means different things to different people, so taking some time to uncover what balance means to you is a valuable exercise. To help with your exploration is a handy tool called the Wheel of Life, which you can […]
Here is a fact about boards — they can’t raise money. A board can pass motions and deliberate in meetings, but as an entity, the board can’t raise money. Board members, on the other hand, can and should be a part of the fundraising process. Members can do lots of things for the benefit of […]
Just last week the CEO of a dynamic charitable organization worried . . . “We don’t know if we’re going to make payroll in December!” How about you? Do you find yourself scrambling at year end just to make THIS year’s fundraising budget? Then, if you DO reach the goal, do you breathe a sigh […]