Practical Inspiration for Nonprofit Leaders
“We do not sit in the same seat, but we are traveling the same road.” In every partnership, especially in the sacred work of making the world better, it is tempting to believe that seeing the same vision means we experience it the same way. But the truth is richer than that. We come with…
One of the most important reminders for any nonprofit leader—especially those who are newer to the role—is that while we and our board members or donors are working together toward the same mission, we are each showing up from very different vantage points. This isn’t something to tiptoe around. It’s something to understand and embrace….
Just as success in sports requires balance, so too does professional success. Discover your professional “core muscles” and learn to use them.
Many people in our nonprofit sector get super excited about new ideas. We iconize people who think outside the box and revere innovation. And well we should! Our sector’s very essence is independent, creative problem solving and moral imagination. We wouldn’t be who we are without free thinking disruption. But you, as an emerging leader…