Board members and professionals alike have not established a culture which allows for board members to actually “show up.” By Alicia S. Oberman This is how Jerry Maguire refers to the “mission statement” he writes in Cameron Crowe’s 1996 movie. Jerry’s title of the piece, “The Things We Think and Do Not Say: The Future of Our Business,” has been a constant refrain repeating itself over and over in my head over the last year. I gather … [Read more...] about ‘A Love Letter to the Business I Truly Love’
Managing Your Nonprofit
Applying Behavioral Economics to the Nonprofit Marketplace: Unpacking the Ideas of Richard Thaler
Dr. Thaler’s economic behavior studies have specific implications for the nonprofit sector and more directly, fund-raising practices. By Steven Windmueller, Ph.D. Economist Richard Thaler, who was awarded this past week the 2017 Nobel Prize in Economics, has been in the forefront of the field of behavioral economics. … [Read more...] about Applying Behavioral Economics to the Nonprofit Marketplace: Unpacking the Ideas of Richard Thaler
Transitioning Donors: Next Gen and Baby Boomers: Intersecting Lanes … Same Destination
By Avrum Lapin and Andrea Otto For most nonprofits, Baby Boomers comprise the most significant cohort of donors, and those giving the most significant gifts. Defined as those born between 1946 and 1964, Baby Boomers are currently the greatest economic force in giving and indeed, according to a 2015 study by Merrill Lynch, are projected to donate more than $6 trillion in the next 20 years. They are the ones leading capital and endowment … [Read more...] about Transitioning Donors: Next Gen and Baby Boomers: Intersecting Lanes … Same Destination
How Authentic Can We Be as Leaders
By Neil Taylor ‘Authentic leadership is an approach to leadership that emphasises building the leader’s legitimacy through honest relationships with followers which value their input and are built on ethical foundations. Generally authentic leaders are positive people with truthful self-concepts who promote openness’ (Wikipedia). The concept of authenticity can be traced back to ancient Greece with philosophers explaining authenticity as a … [Read more...] about How Authentic Can We Be as Leaders
What Successful Nonprofit Board Presidents Wish They Knew Before Their Terms
By Kathy Cohen, PhD and Nanette R. Fridman, MPP, JD There is no shortage of advice on how to lead a nonprofit board. We have all heard that nonprofit board chairs should get to know their trustees, be ambassadors and advocates for the organization, and develop strong relationships with the executive director. This is very good advice and frankly, first time nonprofit board chairs are often well aware of these useful tips long before their … [Read more...] about What Successful Nonprofit Board Presidents Wish They Knew Before Their Terms
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